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Mackessy Family History

Mackessy Surname Meaning

from Ó Macasa ‘descendant of Macas’ a personal name of uncertain origin.

Woulfe thinks it is a variant of Maghnus; see McManus.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mackessy family from?

You can see how Mackessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackessy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackessy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mackessy families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mackessy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mackessy families in 1891.
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What did your Mackessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mackessy. 100% of Mackessy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mackessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackessy 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Mackessy. 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 141 military records available for the last name Mackessy. For the veterans among your Mackessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackessy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mackessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mackessy in 1963 was 57, and 88 in 2004.

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