Origins of the Mackenzie surname

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    In 1921, most Mackenzies lived in london

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    37,000 Mackenzie Travel & migration records
    75,000 Mackenzies found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Mackenzie

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    472nd most common surname in the UK

    We have for the Mackenzie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1553.

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    What are the most common Mackenzie first names?

    John

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Mackenzies

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Mackenzies in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    497

    Dressmaker

    394

    Housekeeper

    293

    General Servant

    290

    Pauper

    261

    Commmon male occupations for Mackenzies in 1921

    Fisherman

    827

    Crofter

    793

    Farmer

    347

    Tailor

    317

    Farm Servant

    309

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