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Mackee Family History

Mackee 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: Mackey, Macken, Mackel, Markee, Mackes, Mackie, Mckee, Macke, Macker

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Where is the Mackee family from?

You can see how Mackee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mackee families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mackee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mackee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mackee. 100% of Mackee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mackee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackee 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Mackee. 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 212 military records available for the last name Mackee. For the veterans among your Mackee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackee lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Mackee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mackee in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackee 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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