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Mckenary Family History

Mckenary 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: Mckendry, Mcenery, Mcneary, Mchenry, Mcnary, Mcmenamy, Mcgeary

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Where is the Mckenary family from?

You can see how Mckenary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckenary family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mckenary families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Mckenary families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mckenary's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckenary families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckenary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Mckenary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckenary 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mckenary. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mckenary. For the veterans among your Mckenary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckenary lifespan?

Average Mckenary life expectancy in 1977 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckenary 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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