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Mckinnan Family History

Mckinnan 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: Mckinnon, Mckinney, Mclennan, Mckiernan, Kinnan, Mckennon, Mckenna

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Where is the Mckinnan family from?

You can see how Mckinnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinnan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckinnan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Mckinnan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 4% of all the recorded Mckinnan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mckinnan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckinnan 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 Mckinnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckinnan. 42% of Mckinnan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Manager
    17%

What Mckinnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckinnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinnan 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Mckinnan. 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 201 military records available for the last name Mckinnan. For the veterans among your Mckinnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinnan lifespan?

Average Mckinnan life expectancy in 1980 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckinnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckinnan 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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