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Macklam Family History

Macklam Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin perhaps an anglicized variant (with shifted stress) of Irish McGlynn or Scottish McLean.

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


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Where is the Macklam family from?

You can see how Macklam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macklam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macklam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Macklam families living in Durham. This was about 76% of all the recorded Macklam's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Macklam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macklam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macklam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macklam. 92% of Macklam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%

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Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Macklam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macklam 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Macklam. 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 63 military records available for the last name Macklam. For the veterans among your Macklam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macklam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Macklam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Macklam in 1967 was 76, and 70 in 1985.

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