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Mc Kain Family History

Mc Kain 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: Mckain, Mcswain, Mcbain, Mcquain, Mckaig, Mcgrain, Mclain, Mcclain

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Where is the Mc Kain family from?

You can see how Mc Kain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Kain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Kain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Mc Kain families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mc Kain's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Kain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Kain 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 Kain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Kain. 100% of Mc Kain men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mc Kain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mc Kain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Kain 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Mc Kain. 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 349 military records available for the last name Mc Kain. For the veterans among your Mc Kain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Kain lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mc Kain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mc Kain in 1969 was 73, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Kain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Kain 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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