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Mcknab Family History

Mcknab 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: Mcnab, Mcnabb, Mckay, Mcnay, Mckean, Mckeag, Macnab, Knab, Minas

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Where is the Mcknab family from?

You can see how Mcknab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknab family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcknab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 9 Mcknab families living in Angus. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcknab's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcknab families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcknab 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 498 census records available for the last name Mcknab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknab 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcknab. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mcknab. For the veterans among your Mcknab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcknab lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Mcknab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcknab in 1969 was 51, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcknab 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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