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Mckeigan Family History

Mckeigan 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: Mckeegan, Mckeighan, Mckeeman, Mcguigan, Mckeehan, Mckean, Mckethan

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Where is the Mckeigan family from?

You can see how Mckeigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeigan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mckeigan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Mckeigan families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mckeigan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mckeigan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckeigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckeigan. 46% of Mckeigan men 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
    46%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Labourer
    7%
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What Mckeigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckeigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeigan 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Mckeigan. 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 88 military records available for the last name Mckeigan. For the veterans among your Mckeigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeigan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Mckeigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mckeigan in 1967 was 70, and 72 in 2001.

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