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Mckella Family History

Mckella 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: Mckell, Mckellar, Morella, Mcculla, Cella, Manella, Mella, Minella

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Where is the Mckella family from?

You can see how Mckella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckella families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mckella family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckella's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckella families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Mckella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckella 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Mckella. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mckella. For the veterans among your Mckella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckella lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Mckella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mckella in 1965 was 57, and 64 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckella 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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