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Mackrill Family History

Mackrill Surname Meaning

see Mackrell.

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


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Where is the Mackrill family from?

You can see how Mackrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackrill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mackrill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Mackrill families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mackrill's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mackrill families in 1891.
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What did your Mackrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Unemployed and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mackrill. 28% of Mackrill men worked as a General Labourer Unemployed and 78% of Mackrill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mackrill were Motor Mechanic and Textile Block Printer Assistant.

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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

  • General Labourer Unemployed
    28%
  • Jeweller
    19%
  • Railway Clerk
    19%
  • Motor Mechanic
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Textile Block Printer Assistant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mackrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackrill 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Mackrill. 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 344 military records available for the last name Mackrill. For the veterans among your Mackrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackrill lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mackrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mackrill in 1954 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mackrill 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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