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Mcknabb Family History

Mcknabb 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: Mcnabb, Knabb, Mcnab, Crabb, Knabe, Mcnair, Mckay, Mccabe, Mcnary

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Where is the Mcknabb family from?

You can see how Mcknabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknabb family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcknabb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mcknabb family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcknabb's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcknabb families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcknabb 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 Mcknabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcknabb. 100% of Mcknabb men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcknabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknabb 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 Mcknabb. 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 197 military records available for the last name Mcknabb. For the veterans among your Mcknabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcknabb lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcknabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcknabb in 1964 was 78, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcknabb 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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