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Mceacken Family History

Mceacken 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: Mceachen, Mccracken, Mceachern, Mceachin, Macken, Mcmackin, Mcmicken

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Where is the Mceacken family from?

You can see how Mceacken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceacken family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mceacken families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 4 Mceacken families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mceacken's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mceacken families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mceacken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Mceacken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceacken 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mceacken. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mceacken. For the veterans among your Mceacken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceacken lifespan?

Average Mceacken life expectancy in 1966 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mceacken 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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