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Mckew Family History

Mckew Surname Meaning

from Mac Aodha see McHugh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mckew family from?

You can see how Mckew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 75 Mckew families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mckew's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckew families in 1891.
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What did your Mckew 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 Mckew. 60% of Mckew men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Mckew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckew were Baker and Housewife.

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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
    60%
  • Baker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Mckew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mckew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckew 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 988 immigration records available for the last name Mckew. 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 563 military records available for the last name Mckew. For the veterans among your Mckew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckew lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mckew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mckew in 1952 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckew 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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