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Macklenburg Family History

Macklenburg 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: Mecklenburg, Hackenburg, Tecklenburg, Massenburg, Hackenberg

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Where is the Macklenburg family from?

You can see how Macklenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macklenburg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Macklenburg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Macklenburg families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Macklenburg's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Macklenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macklenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macklenburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macklenburg. 34% of Macklenburg men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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What Macklenburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Macklenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macklenburg 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Macklenburg. 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 49 military records available for the last name Macklenburg. For the veterans among your Macklenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macklenburg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Macklenburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Macklenburg in 1974 was 77, and 57 in 2002.

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