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Mackeen Family History

Mackeen 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: Macken, Mckeen, Mackley, Mackey, Marken, Mackin, Macklin, Mackler

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Where is the Mackeen family from?

You can see how Mackeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackeen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Mackeen families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mackeen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mackeen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackeen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mackeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Medical Doctor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mackeen. 100% of Mackeen men worked as a Medical Doctor and 100% of Mackeen women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Medical Doctor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Mackeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mackeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackeen 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Mackeen. 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 327 military records available for the last name Mackeen. For the veterans among your Mackeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackeen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mackeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mackeen in 1963 was 62, and 76 in 2003.

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