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Mkinley Family History

Mkinley 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: Mckinley, Kinley, Manley, Mckinney, Kinsey, Finley, Kinsley, Kenley

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Where is the Mkinley family from?

You can see how Mkinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mkinley family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Mkinley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mkinley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mkinley families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Mkinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mkinley 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mkinley. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mkinley. For the veterans among your Mkinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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