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Mckeil Family History

Mckeil 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: Mcneil, Mckell, Mckeel, Keil, Mczeal, Meckel, Mickel, Mackel, Mckim

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Where is the Mckeil family from?

You can see how Mckeil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeil family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Mckeil families living in New Brunswick. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mckeil's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mckeil families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckeil ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mckeil. 43% of Mckeil men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mckeil women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckeil were Farm Hand and Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Servante
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckeil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeil 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Mckeil. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 100 military records available for the last name Mckeil. For the veterans among your Mckeil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mckeil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mckeil in 1963 was 66, and 53 in 2004.

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