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Mckeene Family History

Mckeene 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: Mckeen, Mckeone, Mcgeeney, Mcweeney, Mcneese, Mckenna, Mckeel

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Where is the Mckeene family from?

You can see how Mckeene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeene family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeene families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Mckeene families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckeene's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mckeene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeene 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 Mckeene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Handyman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckeene. 34% of Mckeene men worked as a Handyman.

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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

  • Handyman
    34%
  • Apprentice
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Mckeene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Mckeene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeene 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Mckeene. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mckeene. For the veterans among your Mckeene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeene lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Mckeene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mckeene in 1969 was 104, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckeene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckeene 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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