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Mctennie Family History

Mctennie 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: Mckenzie, Mckinnie, Mclennan, Mcenroe, Lennie, Mcginnis, Mckechnie

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Where is the Mctennie family from?

You can see how Mctennie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctennie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mctennie families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mctennie family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctennie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mctennie families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Mctennie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctennie 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mctennie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mctennie. For the veterans among your Mctennie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mctennie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mctennie 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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