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Mckinstrey Family History

Mckinstrey Surname Meaning

from Mac an Aistrigh see McKinstry.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mckinstrey family from?

You can see how Mckinstrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinstrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckinstrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mckinstrey families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckinstrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mckinstrey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckinstrey 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 Mckinstrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckinstrey. 100% of Mckinstrey 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mckinstrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Mckinstrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinstrey 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Mckinstrey. 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 112 military records available for the last name Mckinstrey. For the veterans among your Mckinstrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinstrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mckinstrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mckinstrey in 1967 was 85, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckinstrey 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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