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Mckamy Family History

Mckamy 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: Mckay, Mckamey, Mccamy, Mikami, Mccary, Mcnary, Mcham, Mckim, Mcnay

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Where is the Mckamy family from?

You can see how Mckamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckamy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckamy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mckamy families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckamy's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Mckamy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckamy 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 Mckamy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mckamy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckamy 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mckamy. 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 373 military records available for the last name Mckamy. For the veterans among your Mckamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckamy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mckamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mckamy in 1963 was 78, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckamy 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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