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Mackellan Family History

Mackellan 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: Maclellan, Mackellar, Fackelman, Mcclellan, Mckellar, Mackell

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Where is the Mackellan family from?

You can see how Mackellan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackellan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1911. The most Mackellan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Mackellan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackellan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mackellan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Mackellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackellan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mackellan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mackellan. For the veterans among your Mackellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackellan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackellan 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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