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Makenzie Family History

Makenzie 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: Mckenzie, Mackenzie, Mckinzie, Menzie, Menzies, Maenza, Benzie, Mazie

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Where is the Makenzie family from?

You can see how Makenzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makenzie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Makenzie families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Makenzie families living in Lancashire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Makenzie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Makenzie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makenzie 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 Makenzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Makenzie. 100% of Makenzie men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Makenzie women worked as a Cook.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook
    100%

What Makenzie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Makenzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makenzie 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Makenzie. 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 74 military records available for the last name Makenzie. For the veterans among your Makenzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makenzie lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Makenzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Makenzie in 1976 was 76, and 47 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makenzie 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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