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Mckenney Family History

Mckenney Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McKinney

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mckenney family from?

You can see how Mckenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckenney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckenney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Mckenney families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mckenney's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckenney families in 1891.
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What did your Mckenney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mckenney. 100% of Mckenney men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Mckenney 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckenney. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Mckenney. For the veterans among your Mckenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckenney lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mckenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mckenney in 1943 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckenney 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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