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Mc Kinsey Family History

Mc Kinsey 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: Mckinsey, Mckinney, Mckinley, Mckinzey, Kinsey, Mckinstry, Mcginley

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Where is the Mc Kinsey family from?

You can see how Mc Kinsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Kinsey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Kinsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 153 Mc Kinsey families living in Indiana. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mc Kinsey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mc Kinsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Kinsey 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 Kinsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Kinsey. 28% of Mc Kinsey men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Mc Kinsey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Kinsey were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Mc Kinsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mc Kinsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Kinsey 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Mc Kinsey. 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 378 military records available for the last name Mc Kinsey. For the veterans among your Mc Kinsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Kinsey lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Mc Kinsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mc Kinsey in 1984 was 83, and 78 in 1989.

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