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Mckyer Family History

Mckyer 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: Meyer, Mayer, Ecker, Acker, Cryer, Muckler, Ocker, Coyer, Moyer

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Where is the Mckyer family from?

You can see how Mckyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckyer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mckyer families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Mckyer families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mckyer's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mckyer families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Mckyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckyer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mckyer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mckyer. For the veterans among your Mckyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckyer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Mckyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mckyer in 1967 was 71, and 43 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckyer 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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