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Mckinsey Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McKenzie . The s results from a misunderstanding of the Scots spelling z.

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


Similar surnames: Mckinzey, Kinzey, Mckinny, Mckinlay, Mckimmey, Mckenney, Mckey

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Where is the Mckinsey family from?

You can see how Mckinsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckinsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mckinsey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckinsey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mckinsey families in 1911.
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What did your Mckinsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckinsey. 100% of Mckinsey men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Mckinsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinsey 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 469 immigration records available for the last name Mckinsey. 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 Mckinsey. For the veterans among your Mckinsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinsey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mckinsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mckinsey in 1952 was 43, and 79 in 2004.

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