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Mckae Family History

Mckae 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: Mckay, Mcrae, Mckane, Mckee, Mckie, Chae, Mchale, Micka, Mickle, Mae

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Where is the Mckae family from?

You can see how Mckae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckae families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 20 Mckae families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mckae's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mckae families in 1911.
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What did your Mckae ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mckae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckae 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Mckae. 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 200 military records available for the last name Mckae. For the veterans among your Mckae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckae lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Mckae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mckae in 1985 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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