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Mc Kenney Family History

Mc Kenney 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: Mckenney, Mckinney, Mcclenney, Mckenny, Mcinerney, Mckelvey

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Where is the Mc Kenney family from?

You can see how Mc Kenney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Kenney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Kenney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Mc Kenney families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mc Kenney's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mc Kenney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Kenney 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 Kenney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mc Kenney. 72% of Mc Kenney men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mc Kenney women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Kenney were Merchant and Housework.

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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
    72%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Merchant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Mc Kenney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mc Kenney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Kenney 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 692 immigration records available for the last name Mc Kenney. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mc Kenney. For the veterans among your Mc Kenney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Kenney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Mc Kenney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mc Kenney in 1962 was 82, and 79 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Kenney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Kenney 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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