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Mckoon Family History

Mckoon 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: Mckown, Mckeon, Mccool, Moon, Mcconn, Mccook, Coon, Mccoin, Schoon

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Where is the Mckoon family from?

You can see how Mckoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckoon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckoon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mckoon families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckoon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mckoon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckoon 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 Mckoon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckoon. 60% of Mckoon 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
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Mckoon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckoon 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Mckoon. 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 223 military records available for the last name Mckoon. For the veterans among your Mckoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckoon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mckoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mckoon in 1963 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckoon 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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