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Mc Kane Family History

Mc Kane Surname 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: Mckane, Mcguane, Mcgrane, Mcshane, Mckone, Mclane, Mcclane, Mckune

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Where is the Mc Kane family from?

You can see how Mc Kane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Kane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Kane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Mc Kane families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mc Kane's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Kane families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Kane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Kane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Kane. 28% of Mc Kane men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Mc Kane women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Kane were Farmer and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Printer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mc Kane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Kane 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Mc Kane. 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 474 military records available for the last name Mc Kane. For the veterans among your Mc Kane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Kane lifespan?

Average Mc Kane life expectancy in 1992 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Kane ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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