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Maclack Family History

Maclack 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: Matlack, Maslak, Clack, Machak, Malak, Malick, Matlock, Mallick

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Where is the Maclack family from?

You can see how Maclack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclack family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Maclack family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Maclack's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Maclack families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Maclack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclack 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Maclack. 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 Maclack. For the veterans among your Maclack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclack lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Maclack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maclack in 1970 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclack 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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