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Mackenzie Family History

Mackenzie Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McKenzie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Mackenzie family from?

You can see how Mackenzie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackenzie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackenzie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 795 Mackenzie families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mackenzie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mackenzie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackenzie 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 Mackenzie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mackenzie. 6% of Mackenzie men worked as a General Labourer and 63% of Mackenzie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackenzie were Police Constable and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    6%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Medical Practitioner
    3%
  • Police Constable
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

What Mackenzie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265,000 census records available for the last name Mackenzie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackenzie 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 97,000 immigration records available for the last name Mackenzie. 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 37,000 military records available for the last name Mackenzie. For the veterans among your Mackenzie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackenzie lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mackenzie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mackenzie in 1945 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackenzie 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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