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Mc Kee Family History

Mc Kee 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: Mckee, Mcafee, Mcabee, Mcbee, Mcnee, Mcphee, Mckeel, Markee, Mcatee

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Where is the Mc Kee family from?

You can see how Mc Kee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Kee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Kee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 129 Mc Kee families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mc Kee's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Kee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Kee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Kee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Kee. 50% of Mc Kee men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Mc Kee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Kee were Colliery Under Manager H W and Invalid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Fitters Labourer
    25%
  • Colliery Under Manager H W
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Invalid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 70,000 census records available for the last name Mc Kee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Kee 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Kee. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Mc Kee. For the veterans among your Mc Kee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Kee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Kee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mc Kee in 1963 was 76, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Kee 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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