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Macken Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Mackin . Flemish and Dutch: variant of Mack

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mackin, Mackey, Mackel, Macke, Mackes, Mckean, Morken, Makin, Mickel

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Where is the Macken family from?

You can see how Macken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Macken families living in Yorkshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Macken's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Macken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Manager and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macken. 34% of Macken men worked as a Bank Manager and 92% of Macken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macken were Railway Clerk and Assistant (drape. .

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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 1939

  • Bank Manager
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Railway Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Assistant (drape
    5%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Macken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macken 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Macken. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Macken. For the veterans among your Macken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macken lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Macken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Macken in 1949 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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