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Mckniff Family History

Mckniff Surname Meaning

from Mac Conduibh see McNiff.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mckniff family from?

You can see how Mckniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckniff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckniff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Mckniff families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mckniff's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mckniff families in 1891.
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What did your Mckniff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckniff. 100% of Mckniff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Mckniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckniff 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Mckniff. 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 119 military records available for the last name Mckniff. For the veterans among your Mckniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckniff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Mckniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mckniff in 1969 was 71, and 61 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckniff 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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