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Mackae Family History

Mackae 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: Mackie, Macke, Mackay, Macrae, Mackley, Mace, Mack, Backe, Machak

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Where is the Mackae family from?

You can see how Mackae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackae families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mackae family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackae's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Mackae families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackae 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 593 census records available for the last name Mackae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackae 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Mackae. 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 Mackae. For the veterans among your Mackae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackae lifespan?

Average Mackae life expectancy in 2000 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackae 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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