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Macksey Family History

Macksey 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: Mackley, Mackey, Massey, Hackney, Ackley, Rackley, Kackley, Jackley

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Where is the Macksey family from?

You can see how Macksey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macksey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macksey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Macksey families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Macksey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macksey families in 1880.
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What did your Macksey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macksey. 67% of Macksey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Macksey women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macksey were Salesman and 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macksey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macksey 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Macksey. 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 177 military records available for the last name Macksey. For the veterans among your Macksey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macksey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Macksey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Macksey in 1966 was 71, and 55 in 2004.

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