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Mckerl Family History

Mckerl 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: Mckell, Mckeel, Mckern, Ecker, Ackert, Acker, Mcneil, Ocker, Mczeal

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Where is the Mckerl family from?

You can see how Mckerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckerl family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckerl families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Mckerl families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckerl's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckerl families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckerl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Mckerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckerl 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mckerl. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mckerl. For the veterans among your Mckerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckerl lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckerl 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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