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Mccknie Family History

Mccknie 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: Mccone, Mccance, Mackie, Mccune, Mccane, Mcconkie, Mckie, Mccranie

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Where is the Mccknie family from?

You can see how Mccknie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccknie family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mccknie family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccknie's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mccknie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Mccknie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccknie 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mccknie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccknie. For the veterans among your Mccknie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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