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Mckedy Family History

Mckedy 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: Mckey, Mackey, Mckay, Mckell, Mcgeady, Mckeel, Mckiddy, Makely

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Where is the Mckedy family from?

You can see how Mckedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckedy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckedy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Mckedy families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckedy's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mckedy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckedy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Mckedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckedy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mckedy. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mckedy. For the veterans among your Mckedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckedy lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Mckedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mckedy in 1944 was 41, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckedy 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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