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Mcmacken Family History

Mcmacken Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcmackin, Mcmicken, Mcmaken, Mccracken, Macken, Mcmichen, Mcmahen

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Where is the Mcmacken family from?

You can see how Mcmacken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmacken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmacken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Mcmacken families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mcmacken's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcmacken families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmacken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcmacken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmacken. 34% of Mcmacken men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Mcmacken women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcmacken were Farmer and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Moulder
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Maid
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcmacken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmacken census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 197 immigration records available for the last name Mcmacken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 259 military records available for the last name Mcmacken. For the veterans among your Mcmacken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmacken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmacken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcmacken in 1963 was 55, and 57 in 2004.

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