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Mcknew Family History

Mcknew 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: Mcnew, Mcnee, Mckeel, Mckane, Mckee, Mckey, Mckeen, Mckone, Mckune

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Where is the Mcknew family from?

You can see how Mcknew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknew family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcknew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcknew family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcknew's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Mcknew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcknew 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 Mcknew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcknew. 60% of Mcknew men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcknew women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcknew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknew 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Mcknew. 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 177 military records available for the last name Mcknew. For the veterans among your Mcknew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcknew lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mcknew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcknew in 1966 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

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