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Mckinnay Family History

Mckinnay 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: Mckinney, Mckinny, Mckinlay, Mckinnon, Mckinley, Mckenna, Mckinsey

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Where is the Mckinnay family from?

You can see how Mckinnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinnay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Mckinnay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 8 Mckinnay families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mckinnay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mckinnay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckinnay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Mckinnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinnay 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mckinnay. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mckinnay. For the veterans among your Mckinnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinnay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1982, in the United States, Mckinnay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mckinnay in 1968 was 88, and 87 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckinnay 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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