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Mcking Family History

Mcking 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: King, Makin, Ming, Bicking, Hacking, Moring, Mackin, Makino, Ching

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Where is the Mcking family from?

You can see how Mcking families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcking family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcking families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Mcking families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcking's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcking families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcking 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 did your Mcking ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcking. 65% of Mcking men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mcking women worked as a School Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcking were Painter and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Mcking family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcking 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Mcking. 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 140 military records available for the last name Mcking. For the veterans among your Mcking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcking lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcking in 1955 was 55, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcking 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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