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Mckethen Family History

Mckethen 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: Mckethan, Mckeithen, Mckeehan, Mckewen, Mckeen, Mckeithan, Mcewen

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Where is the Mckethen family from?

You can see how Mckethen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckethen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckethen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Mckethen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckethen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mckethen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckethen 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 Mckethen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckethen. 58% of Mckethen men worked as a Farming and 100% of Mckethen women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farming
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mckethen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Mckethen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckethen 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mckethen. 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 61 military records available for the last name Mckethen. For the veterans among your Mckethen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckethen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mckethen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mckethen in 1968 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckethen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckethen 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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