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Mckellor Family History

Mckellor 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: Mckellar, Mckeller, Mcmellon, Mellor, Mckell, Mckillop, Mackellar

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Where is the Mckellor family from?

You can see how Mckellor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckellor family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckellor families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Mckellor families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 13% of all the recorded Mckellor's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckellor families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckellor 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 Mckellor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dyers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mckellor. 100% of Mckellor men worked as a Dyers Labourer and 100% of Mckellor 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

  • Dyers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mckellor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Mckellor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckellor 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Mckellor. 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 42 military records available for the last name Mckellor. For the veterans among your Mckellor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckellor lifespan?

Average Mckellor life expectancy in 1996 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckellor 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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