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Mckemy Family History

Mckemy 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: Mckey, Mackey, Mckay, Mckell, Mckim, Mckeel, Mckimmy, Makely, Mckean

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Where is the Mckemy family from?

You can see how Mckemy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckemy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckemy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mckemy families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mckemy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckemy families in 1891.
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What did your Mckemy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckemy. 100% of Mckemy women worked as a School 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckemy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckemy 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Mckemy. 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 215 military records available for the last name Mckemy. For the veterans among your Mckemy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckemy lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mckemy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mckemy in 1951 was 48, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckemy 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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