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Mackenton Family History

Mackenton 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: Mckennon, Mackenthun, Mcclenton, Mackinnon, Manton, Kenton, Mcclinton

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Where is the Mackenton family from?

You can see how Mackenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackenton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Mackenton families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Mackenton families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackenton's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mackenton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Mackenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackenton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mackenton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mackenton. For the veterans among your Mackenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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