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Mackerley Family History

Mackerley 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: Ackerley, Mackley, Wackerly, Akerley, Wackerle, Ackerly, Marley

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Where is the Mackerley family from?

You can see how Mackerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackerley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mackerley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Mackerley families living in New Jersey. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mackerley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mackerley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackerley 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 Mackerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mackerley. 100% of Mackerley men worked as a Laborer.

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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%

What Mackerley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Mackerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackerley 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mackerley. 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 60 military records available for the last name Mackerley. For the veterans among your Mackerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackerley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mackerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mackerley in 1966 was 89, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mackerley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackerley 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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