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Mckeefe Family History

Mckeefe 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: O'keefe, Keefe, Creese, Mcneese, Mckeel, Mckeever, Keene, Skeete

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Where is the Mckeefe family from?

You can see how Mckeefe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeefe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeefe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mckeefe family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckeefe's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mckeefe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeefe 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 Mckeefe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckeefe. 100% of Mckeefe men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Mckeefe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Mckeefe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeefe 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mckeefe. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mckeefe. For the veterans among your Mckeefe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeefe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Mckeefe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mckeefe in 1970 was 63, and 85 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckeefe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckeefe 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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