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Mckie Family History

Mckie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McKee.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mckie family from?

You can see how Mckie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 185 Mckie families living in Durham. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mckie's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mckie families in 1891.
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What did your Mckie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mckie. 19% of Mckie men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Mckie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckie were Bricklayer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    13%
  • Colliery Hewer
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 39,000 census records available for the last name Mckie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckie 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckie. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mckie. For the veterans among your Mckie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckie lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mckie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mckie in 1952 was 55, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckie 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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