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Mackner Family History

Mackner 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: Mackler, Lackner, Macker, Marker, Hacker, Packer, Hackney, Mackley

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Where is the Mackner family from?

You can see how Mackner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mackner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mackner families living in Leicestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mackner's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mackner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mackner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mackner. 60% of Mackner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mackner women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Attendant
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mackner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Mackner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackner 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mackner. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mackner. For the veterans among your Mackner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mackner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mackner in 1964 was 69, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mackner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackner 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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