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Makechnie Family History

Makechnie 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: Mckechnie, Mackechnie, Machnik, Takeuchi, Marchese, Machi, Marschner

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Where is the Makechnie family from?

You can see how Makechnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makechnie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Makechnie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Makechnie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Makechnie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Makechnie families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Makechnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makechnie 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Makechnie. 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 30 military records available for the last name Makechnie. For the veterans among your Makechnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makechnie lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1980, in the United States, Makechnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Makechnie in 1971 was 81, and 69 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makechnie 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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