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Macohn Family History

Macohn 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: Macon, Marohn, Mach, Macho, Malon, Bacon, Maron, Machi, Mcconn, Mason

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Where is the Macohn family from?

You can see how Macohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macohn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macohn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macohn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Macohn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macohn 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 22 census records available for the last name Macohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macohn 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Macohn. 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 Macohn. For the veterans among your Macohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macohn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1986, in the United States, Macohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Macohn in 1976 was 82, and 55 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macohn 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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