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Mackelson Family History

Mackelson 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: Mickelson, Michelson, Mckesson, Nickelson, Askelson, Mickelsen

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Where is the Mackelson family from?

You can see how Mackelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackelson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mackelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mackelson family living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mackelson's in USA. North Carolina and 2 other states had the highest population of Mackelson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackelson 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 215 census records available for the last name Mackelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackelson 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mackelson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mackelson. For the veterans among your Mackelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackelson lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Mackelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mackelson in 1973 was 78, and 87 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackelson 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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