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Mckellon Family History

Mckellon 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: Mcmellon, Mellon, Mckesson, Mckennon, Mckell, Mckellar, Mickelson

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Where is the Mckellon family from?

You can see how Mckellon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckellon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckellon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Mckellon family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckellon's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Mckellon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckellon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Mckellon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckellon 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mckellon. 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 Mckellon. For the veterans among your Mckellon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckellon lifespan?

Average Mckellon life expectancy in 1980 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckellon 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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