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Mckain Family History

Mckain Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McKean.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mckain family from?

You can see how Mckain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mckain families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mckain's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mckain families in 1911.
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What did your Mckain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckain. 43% of Mckain 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
    43%
  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • Chemist
    29%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mckain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckain 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckain. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mckain. For the veterans among your Mckain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckain lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mckain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mckain in 1944 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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