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Mckenner Family History

Mckenner Surname Meaning

possibly an altered form of McKenna.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mckenner family from?

You can see how Mckenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckenner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckenner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mckenner families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mckenner's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckenner families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckenner 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 Mckenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckenner. 100% of Mckenner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mckenner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckenner 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Mckenner. 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 97 military records available for the last name Mckenner. For the veterans among your Mckenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckenner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mckenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mckenner in 1966 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckenner 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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