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Maccracken Family History

Maccracken Surname Meaning

Northern Irish and Scottish: see McCracken.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Maccracken family from?

You can see how Maccracken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maccracken family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maccracken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 13 Maccracken families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Maccracken's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Maccracken families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maccracken 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 Maccracken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Saleslady (fashions) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maccracken. 50% of Maccracken women worked as a Saleslady (fashions).

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Saleslady (fashions)
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Maccracken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maccracken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maccracken 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Maccracken. 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 220 military records available for the last name Maccracken. For the veterans among your Maccracken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maccracken lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Maccracken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maccracken in 1959 was 49, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maccracken 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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