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Mkinlay Family History

Mkinlay 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: Mckinlay, Mckinley, Millay, Finlay, Kinley, Kinlaw, Manley, Kinman

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Where is the Mkinlay family from?

You can see how Mkinlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mkinlay family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mkinlay families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mkinlay's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mkinlay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Mkinlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mkinlay 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 Mkinlay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mkinlay. For the veterans among your Mkinlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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