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Mckate Family History

Mckate 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: Mcfate, Mckane, Mate, Mchale, Mckay, Mccabe, Mcmath, Mcrae, Coate

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Where is the Mckate family from?

You can see how Mckate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckate family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Mckate families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Mckate families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckate's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckate families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Mckate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckate 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mckate. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mckate. For the veterans among your Mckate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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