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Macenery Family History

Macenery 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: Mcenery, Mceniry, Hackney, Mackley, Macera, Marteney, Mackey, Manera

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Where is the Macenery family from?

You can see how Macenery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macenery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macenery family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macenery's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Macenery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macenery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Macenery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Macenery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macenery 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Macenery. 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 17 military records available for the last name Macenery. For the veterans among your Macenery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macenery lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Macenery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Macenery in 1963 was 70, and 76 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macenery 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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