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Mackelcan Family History

Mackelcan Surname 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: Fackelman, Maclellan, Mackellar, Ackerman, Mckeeman, Michelman

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Where is the Mackelcan family from?

You can see how Mackelcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackelcan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mackelcan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mackelcan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackelcan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mackelcan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackelcan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Mackelcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackelcan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mackelcan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mackelcan. For the veterans among your Mackelcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackelcan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Mackelcan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mackelcan in 1968 was 87, and 74 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackelcan 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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