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Mackeigan Family History

Mackeigan 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: Mckeegan, Mckeighan, Ackerman, Mckeeman, Mackin, Macklin, Mcguigan

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Where is the Mackeigan family from?

You can see how Mackeigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackeigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Mackeigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Mackeigan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mackeigan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mackeigan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackeigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mackeigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mackeigan. 100% of Mackeigan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mackeigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackeigan 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Mackeigan. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mackeigan. For the veterans among your Mackeigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackeigan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Mackeigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mackeigan in 1969 was 76, and 81 in 2002.

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