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Mccacken Family History

Mccacken 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: Mccracken, Mccadden, Mccaskey, Macken, Mcmackin, Mccallen, Mccrackin

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Where is the Mccacken family from?

You can see how Mccacken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccacken family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccacken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mccacken families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccacken's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mccacken families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccacken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Mccacken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccacken 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mccacken. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mccacken. For the veterans among your Mccacken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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