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Mackerman Family History

Mackerman 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: Ackerman, Wackerman, Ockerman, Mckeeman, Ackermann, Lockerman

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Where is the Mackerman family from?

You can see how Mackerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackerman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackerman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Mackerman family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackerman's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mackerman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Mackerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackerman 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Mackerman. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mackerman. For the veterans among your Mackerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackerman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mackerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mackerman in 1967 was 85, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackerman 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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