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Mackenthun Family History

Mackenthun Name Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so called near Hanover.

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


Similar surnames: Mellenthin, Manthei, Benthin, Kenton, Tackett, Warkentin, Valentin

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Where is the Mackenthun family from?

You can see how Mackenthun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mackenthun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mackenthun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Mackenthun families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mackenthun's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mackenthun families in 1880.
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What did your Mackenthun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mackenthun. 77% of Mackenthun men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mackenthun women worked as a Housewife. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    77%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Mackenthun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 664 census records available for the last name Mackenthun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mackenthun 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mackenthun. 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 272 military records available for the last name Mackenthun. For the veterans among your Mackenthun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mackenthun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mackenthun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mackenthun in 1963 was 77, and 68 in 2003.

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