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Mckinstray Family History

Mckinstray Surname Meaning

from Mac an Aistrigh see McKinstry.

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


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You can see how Mckinstray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinstray family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckinstray families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Mckinstray families living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mckinstray's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Mckinstray families in 1841.
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There are 366 census records available for the last name Mckinstray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinstray 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Mckinstray. 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 77 military records available for the last name Mckinstray. For the veterans among your Mckinstray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinstray lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Mckinstray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mckinstray in 1946 was 53, and 82 in 2003.

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