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Mckaig Family History

Mckaig Name Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McCaig .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mckain, Mccaig, Mckeag, Mclain, Mckane, Mccoig, Mccain, Mcmanis

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Where is the Mckaig family from?

You can see how Mckaig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckaig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckaig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Mckaig families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mckaig's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mckaig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckaig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckaig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckaig. 100% of Mckaig women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mckaig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckaig 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckaig. 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 Mckaig. For the veterans among your Mckaig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckaig lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mckaig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mckaig in 1953 was 58, and 86 in 2004.

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