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Mckneight Family History

Mckneight 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: Mcknight, Mccreight, Macknight, Knight, Mcnaught, Mcright, Canright

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Where is the Mckneight family from?

You can see how Mckneight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckneight family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mckneight families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mckneight family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckneight's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Mckneight families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Mckneight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckneight 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mckneight. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mckneight. For the veterans among your Mckneight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckneight lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Mckneight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mckneight in 1976 was 82, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckneight 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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