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Mckirkell Family History

Mckirkell 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: Mckinnell, Mccorkell, Mackrell, Mckell, Miskell, Mccarrell, Mccorkel

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Where is the Mckirkell family from?

You can see how Mckirkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckirkell family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Mckirkell families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Mckirkell families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckirkell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckirkell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Mckirkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckirkell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mckirkell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mckirkell. For the veterans among your Mckirkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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