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Mackaill Family History

Mackaill 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: Mackall, Mackrell, Mackell, Macneill, Macgill, Mcgill, Mayhall

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Where is the Mackaill family from?

You can see how Mackaill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackaill family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mackaill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mackaill families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackaill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mackaill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackaill 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 Mackaill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dutie was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mackaill. 50% of Mackaill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    50%
  • Gown Machinist
    50%

What Mackaill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Mackaill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackaill 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Mackaill. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mackaill. For the veterans among your Mackaill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackaill lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Mackaill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mackaill in 1983 was 89, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mackaill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackaill 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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