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Mcknitt Family History

Mcknitt 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: Mcnitt, Mcnutt, Mcknight, Mckevitt, Mcnatt, Mcnett, Kitt, Merritt

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Where is the Mcknitt family from?

You can see how Mcknitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknitt family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcknitt families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1841 there was 1 Mcknitt family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcknitt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcknitt families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Mcknitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknitt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcknitt. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mcknitt. For the veterans among your Mcknitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcknitt lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1999, in the United States, Mcknitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcknitt in 1946 was 32, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcknitt 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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