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Mackelden Family History

Mackelden Surname Meaning

variant of Maplesden.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mackelden family from?

You can see how Mackelden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackelden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mackelden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Mackelden families living in Kent. This was about 94% of all the recorded Mackelden's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mackelden families in 1891.
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What did your Mackelden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mackelden. 100% of Mackelden men worked as a Farmer and 77% of Mackelden 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

What Mackelden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Mackelden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackelden 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mackelden. 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 44 military records available for the last name Mackelden. For the veterans among your Mackelden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackelden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mackelden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mackelden in 1965 was 44, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackelden 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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