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Mckoskey Family History

Mckoskey 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: Mccoskey, Mccloskey, Mccroskey, Mccaskey, Croskey, Mcconkey, Makosky

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Where is the Mckoskey family from?

You can see how Mckoskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckoskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mckoskey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mckoskey family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckoskey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mckoskey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Mckoskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckoskey 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mckoskey. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mckoskey. For the veterans among your Mckoskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckoskey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Mckoskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mckoskey in 1971 was 77, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckoskey 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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