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Mcknee Family History

Mcknee 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: Mcnee, Mckee, Schnee, Knee, Mcafee, Mcabee, Mcnew, Mcbee, Mcphee

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Where is the Mcknee family from?

You can see how Mcknee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcknee families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Mcknee families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcknee's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcknee families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcknee 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 234 census records available for the last name Mcknee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknee 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcknee. 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 54 military records available for the last name Mcknee. For the veterans among your Mcknee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcknee lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Mcknee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcknee in 1977 was 75, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcknee 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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