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Mcmaken Family History

Mcmaken Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McMackin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcmaken family from?

You can see how Mcmaken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmaken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmaken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mcmaken families living in Hampshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mcmaken's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Mcmaken families in 1891.
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What did your Mcmaken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcmaken. 100% of Mcmaken women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcmaken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmaken 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Mcmaken. 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 488 military records available for the last name Mcmaken. For the veterans among your Mcmaken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmaken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcmaken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcmaken in 1962 was 76, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcmaken 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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