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Mckenny Family History

Mckenny Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McKinney

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


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Where is the Mckenny family from?

You can see how Mckenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Mckenny families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mckenny's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckenny families in 1891.
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What did your Mckenny 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 Mckenny. 50% of Mckenny men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Mckenny 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
    50%
  • Bank Official
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Mckenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckenny 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckenny. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mckenny. For the veterans among your Mckenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckenny lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mckenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mckenny in 1956 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckenny 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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