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Mckeachnie Family History

Mckeachnie 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: Mckechnie, Mackechnie, Mceachin, Mceachern, Mckenzie, Machnik

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Where is the Mckeachnie family from?

You can see how Mckeachnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeachnie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckeachnie families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Mckeachnie families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckeachnie's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mckeachnie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeachnie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Mckeachnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckeachnie. 60% of Mckeachnie men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Waiter
    40%

What Mckeachnie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Mckeachnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeachnie 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mckeachnie. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mckeachnie. For the veterans among your Mckeachnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeachnie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mckeachnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mckeachnie in 1955 was 30, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckeachnie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckeachnie 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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