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Mackeroy Family History

Mackeroy 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: Mackey, Muckelroy, Mcleroy, Wackerly, Ackerly, Zackery, Macker

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Where is the Mackeroy family from?

You can see how Mackeroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackeroy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackeroy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mackeroy family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackeroy's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mackeroy families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mackeroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackeroy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mackeroy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mackeroy. For the veterans among your Mackeroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackeroy lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Mackeroy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mackeroy in 1986 was 40, and 51 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackeroy 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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