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Mckinnley Family History

Mckinnley Name 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: Mckinney, Mckinley, Mcginley, Mckinsey, Mckinnie, Mackinney, Mckinny

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Where is the Mckinnley family from?

You can see how Mckinnley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinnley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mckinnley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 7 Mckinnley families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mckinnley's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mckinnley families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckinnley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mckinnley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckinnley. 50% of Mckinnley men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mckinnley women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckinnley were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Mckinnley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinnley 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Mckinnley. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mckinnley. For the veterans among your Mckinnley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinnley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Mckinnley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mckinnley in 1974 was 48, and 45 in 2002.

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