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Mcknall Family History

Mcknall 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: Mcnall, Mccall, Mcnally, Mcfall, Mckell, Schnall, Mackall, Mcanally

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Where is the Mcknall family from?

You can see how Mcknall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcknall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcknall family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcknall's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mcknall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcknall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Mcknall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcknall. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcknall. For the veterans among your Mcknall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcknall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Mcknall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcknall in 1963 was 80, and 84 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcknall 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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