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Origins of the Mackinzie surname

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About the Mackinzies

We have a total number of 1325 records for people with the last name Mackinzie.

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Where do most Mackinzies live?

In 1921, most Mackinzies lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Mackinzies

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 1,090 records for the Mackinzie surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Mackinzies most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Mackinzies.

What are the most common Mackinzie first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Mackinzies

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

Common Female occupations for Mackinzies in 1921
Crofter Daughter

13

F S

12

Genl Servant

12

Crofter Wife

7

Crofter's Wife

7

Common Male occupations for Mackinzies in 1921
Crofter Son

17

Crofter

14

Shoemaker

6

Weaver

6

Fisher

5

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