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Mackechney Family History

Mackechney 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: Mackechnie, Mckechnie, Mckearney, Mackinney, Mckenney, Mckinney

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Where is the Mackechney family from?

You can see how Mackechney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackechney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mackechney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mackechney family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackechney's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mackechney families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Mackechney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackechney 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mackechney. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mackechney. For the veterans among your Mackechney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackechney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mackechney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mackechney in 1968 was 69, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackechney 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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