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Mckessie Family History

Mckessie 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: Mckesson, Mckenzie, Mckelvie, Mckemie, Mckissic, Mckechnie, Messier, Jessie, Mcneese, Muessig

44	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
181	Census and Voter Lists
34	Member Trees

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Where is the Mckessie family from?

You can see how Mckessie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckessie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckessie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Mckessie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mckessie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckessie families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckessie 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 Mckessie family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 181 census records available for the last name Mckessie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckessie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Mckessie. 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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Military Records

There are 3 military records available for the last name Mckessie. For the veterans among your Mckessie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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