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Macklew Family History

Macklew 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: Mackley, Mackler, Macklem, Fackler, Muckler, Markle, Mackey, Ackley

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Where is the Macklew family from?

You can see how Macklew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macklew family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Macklew families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Macklew's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Macklew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macklew 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 94 census records available for the last name Macklew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macklew 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Macklew. 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 1 military records available for the last name Macklew. For the veterans among your Macklew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macklew lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macklew 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macklew

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