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Mc Koy Family History

Mc Koy 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: Mckoy, Mcevoy, Mccoy, Mcvoy, Mckay, Mcroy, Mccloy, Mckey, Mcavoy

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Where is the Mc Koy family from?

You can see how Mc Koy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Koy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Koy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 48 Mc Koy families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mc Koy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Koy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Koy 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 Koy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mc Koy. 100% of Mc Koy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mc Koy women worked as a School Teacher.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Mc Koy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Koy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Koy 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Mc Koy. 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 326 military records available for the last name Mc Koy. For the veterans among your Mc Koy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Koy lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Koy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mc Koy in 1988 was 35, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Koy 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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