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Mackechnie Family History

Mackechnie Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McKechnie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Mackechnie family from?

You can see how Mackechnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackechnie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackechnie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mackechnie families living in Somerset. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mackechnie's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Mackechnie families in 1891.
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What did your Mackechnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mackechnie. 100% of Mackechnie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mackechnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackechnie 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Mackechnie. 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 382 military records available for the last name Mackechnie. For the veterans among your Mackechnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackechnie lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mackechnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mackechnie in 1953 was 55, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackechnie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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