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Mckenne Family History

Mckenne 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: Mckenna, Mckeone, Mckenney, Mckenny, Mckinney, Mckennon, Mckenzie

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Where is the Mckenne family from?

You can see how Mckenne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckenne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckenne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Mckenne families living in Quebec. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mckenne's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mckenne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckenne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckenne ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Doctor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mckenne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckenne 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Mckenne. 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 210 military records available for the last name Mckenne. For the veterans among your Mckenne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckenne lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mckenne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mckenne in 1966 was 74, and 72 in 2002.

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