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Mcknaw Family History

Mcknaw 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: Mccraw, Mckay, Mcnew, Mccaw, Mcnay, Mcgaw, Mckean, Mcnab, Mckeag

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Where is the Mcknaw family from?

You can see how Mcknaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Mcknaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcknaw family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcknaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcknaw families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Mcknaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknaw 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcknaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcknaw. For the veterans among your Mcknaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcknaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcknaw 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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