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Mckane Family History

Mckane Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: variant of McKean.

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


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Where is the Mckane family from?

You can see how Mckane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Mckane families living in Manitoba. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mckane's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mckane families in 1911.
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What did your Mckane ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mckane. 75% of Mckane men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mckane women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    75%
  • Butcher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Mckane lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mckane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mckane in 1953 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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