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Mackenberg Family History

Mackenberg 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: Hackenberg, Falkenberg, Hackenburg, Kallenberg, Massenburg

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Where is the Mackenberg family from?

You can see how Mackenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackenberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mackenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Mackenberg families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackenberg's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mackenberg families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackenberg 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 Mackenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mackenberg. 100% of Mackenberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mackenberg women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mackenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Mackenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackenberg 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mackenberg. 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 137 military records available for the last name Mackenberg. For the veterans among your Mackenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackenberg lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mackenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mackenberg in 1968 was 76, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mackenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackenberg 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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