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Mckey Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McKee .

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


Similar surnames: Mckee, Mckay, Mckoy, Mackey, Mcvey, Mccay, Mckeag, Mckeon, Maxey

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Where is the Mckey family from?

You can see how Mckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Mckey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mckey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mckey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mckey. 49% of Mckey men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Mckey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckey were Laborer and Student. .

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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
    49%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • School Teacher
    20%
  • Student
    20%
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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Mckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mckey. For the veterans among your Mckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckey lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mckey in 1949 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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