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Mckindles Family History

Mckindles 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: Mckinley, Mckinney, Schindler, Kindler, Mcginley, Kindley, Mclinden

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Where is the Mckindles family from?

You can see how Mckindles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckindles family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mckindles families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mckindles families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckindles's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mckindles families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckindles 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 Mckindles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckindles. 100% of Mckindles women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Mckindles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckindles 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mckindles. 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 Mckindles. For the veterans among your Mckindles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckindles lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Mckindles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mckindles in 1968 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckindles 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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