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Mckelpin Family History

Mckelpin 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: Mckelvin, Mcalpin, Mckelvie, Melin, Mcalpine, Mcelwain, Mcmellon

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Where is the Mckelpin family from?

You can see how Mckelpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckelpin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckelpin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mckelpin family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckelpin's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Mckelpin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckelpin 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 Mckelpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckelpin. 100% of Mckelpin men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Mckelpin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Mckelpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckelpin 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 immigration records available for the last name Mckelpin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mckelpin. For the veterans among your Mckelpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckelpin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Mckelpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mckelpin in 1982 was 69, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckelpin 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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