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Mkinnon Family History

Mkinnon 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: Mckinnon, Kinnon, Kinton, Kinson, Kinnan, Mckennon, Minton, Mannon

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Where is the Mkinnon family from?

You can see how Mkinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mkinnon family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mkinnon families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mkinnon families living in Bute. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mkinnon's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Mkinnon families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Mkinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mkinnon 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mkinnon. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mkinnon. For the veterans among your Mkinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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