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Mckeag Family History

Mckeag Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McCaig.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mckeag family from?

You can see how Mckeag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeag family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Mckeag families living in Durham. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mckeag's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mckeag families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeag surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckeag ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder Heavy Wor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mckeag. 100% of Mckeag men worked as an Iron Moulder Heavy Wor and 100% of Mckeag 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Moulder Heavy Wor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mckeag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeag 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckeag. 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 942 military records available for the last name Mckeag. For the veterans among your Mckeag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeag lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mckeag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mckeag in 1963 was 83, and 83 in 2004.

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