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Mackerracher Family History

Mackerracher 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: Mckercher, Radermacher, Maceachern, Wannemacher, Mohrbacher, Kerscher

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Where is the Mackerracher family from?

You can see how Mackerracher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackerracher family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mackerracher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 3 Mackerracher families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackerracher's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mackerracher families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackerracher 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 187 census records available for the last name Mackerracher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackerracher 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Mackerracher. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mackerracher. For the veterans among your Mackerracher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackerracher lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Mackerracher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mackerracher in 1968 was 54, and 59 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackerracher 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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