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Mackereth Family History

Mackereth Surname Meaning

English (northwestern): apparently an altered form of the Scottish Gaelic personal name Macrath ‘son of grace or prosperity’; see McRae.

There has been some confusion with Mackrell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mackereth family from?

You can see how Mackereth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackereth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mackereth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Mackereth families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mackereth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mackereth families in 1891.
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What did your Mackereth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mackereth. 60% of Mackereth men worked as a Farm Work and 72% of Mackereth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackereth were Cotton Tape Sizer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Work
    60%
  • Cotton Tape Sizer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Dairy Farmer (heavy W)
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 489 immigration records available for the last name Mackereth. 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 462 military records available for the last name Mackereth. For the veterans among your Mackereth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackereth lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mackereth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mackereth in 1955 was 86, and 88 in 2004.

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