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Mckennely Family History

Mckennely 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: Mckenney, Mckinney, Mckinnell, Mckneely, Mckenny, Mcconnell, Kennerly

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Where is the Mckennely family from?

You can see how Mckennely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckennely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckennely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mckennely families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckennely's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckennely families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Mckennely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckennely 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mckennely. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mckennely. For the veterans among your Mckennely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckennely lifespan?

Average Mckennely life expectancy in 1984 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckennely 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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