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Mackson Family History

Mackson 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: Jackson, Markson, Macon, Maison, Mason, Mackin, Marson, Manson

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Where is the Mackson family from?

You can see how Mackson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Mackson families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mackson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mackson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackson 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 Mackson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mackson. 32% of Mackson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mackson women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackson were Lawyer and Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Lawyer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Mackson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mackson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mackson. 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 166 military records available for the last name Mackson. For the veterans among your Mackson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mackson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mackson in 1964 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mackson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackson 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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