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Mkechnie Family History

Mkechnie 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: Mckechnie, Mackechnie, Machnik, Mechanic, Murchie, Ketchie, Michie

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Where is the Mkechnie family from?

You can see how Mkechnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mkechnie family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Mkechnie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mkechnie families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mkechnie's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mkechnie families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Mkechnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mkechnie 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Mkechnie. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mkechnie. For the veterans among your Mkechnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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