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Mackinnon Family History

Mackinnon Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McKinnon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Mackinnon family from?

You can see how Mackinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackinnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mackinnon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 85 Mackinnon families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mackinnon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mackinnon families in 1891.
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What did your Mackinnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mackinnon. 32% of Mackinnon men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 69% of Mackinnon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackinnon were Asphalte Mixer and Domestic Unpaid.

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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

  • Medical Practitioner
    32%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Probationer Male Nurse
    11%
  • Asphalte Mixer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    3%

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Census Records

There are 80,000 census records available for the last name Mackinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackinnon 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Mackinnon. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Mackinnon. For the veterans among your Mackinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackinnon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mackinnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mackinnon in 1949 was 43, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackinnon 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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