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Mackrie Family History

Mackrie 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: Mackie, Marie, Mackin, Makris, Macari, Macri, Macklin, Lackie

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Where is the Mackrie family from?

You can see how Mackrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackrie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1881. The most Mackrie families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mackrie family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackrie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mackrie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mackrie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mackrie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Mackrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackrie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mackrie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mackrie. For the veterans among your Mackrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackrie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mackrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mackrie in 1969 was 77, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackrie 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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