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Mckarnen Family History

Mckarnen 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: Mccarney, Mclarney, Mclaren, Mclarnon, Mckane, Mckearney, Mcfarlen

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Where is the Mckarnen family from?

You can see how Mckarnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckarnen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckarnen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mckarnen family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckarnen's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mckarnen families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Mckarnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckarnen 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 Mckarnen. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mckarnen. For the veterans among your Mckarnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckarnen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mckarnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mckarnen in 1968 was 90, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckarnen 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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