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Mc Kinlay Family History

Mc Kinlay 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: Mckinlay, Mckinley, Mckinney, Mcginley, Mckinsey, Mckinny, Mckinzey

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Where is the Mc Kinlay family from?

You can see how Mc Kinlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Kinlay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Kinlay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Mc Kinlay families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Mc Kinlay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Kinlay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Kinlay 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 Mc Kinlay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Kinlay. 82% of Mc Kinlay women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Worsted Twister
    10%

What Mc Kinlay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Kinlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Kinlay 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Mc Kinlay. 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 260 military records available for the last name Mc Kinlay. For the veterans among your Mc Kinlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Kinlay lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Mc Kinlay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mc Kinlay in 1979 was 68, and 100 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Kinlay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Kinlay 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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