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Mckenny Family History

Mckenny Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McKinney

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


Similar surnames: Mckinny, Mckenney, Mckenna, Mckelvy, Mckanna, Mcclenny, Mckey

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Where is the Mckenny family from?

You can see how Mckenny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckenny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckenny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Mckenny families living in Quebec. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mckenny's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mckenny families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckenny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckenny ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mckenny. 50% of Mckenny men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mckenny women worked as a 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
    50%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Engineer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Mckenny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckenny 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckenny. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mckenny. For the veterans among your Mckenny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckenny lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mckenny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mckenny in 1956 was 59, and 72 in 2004.

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