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Mckanon Family History

Mckanon 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: Mcmahon, Mckinnon, Mcgannon, Mckennon, Mccann, Mclarnon, Mckane

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Where is the Mckanon family from?

You can see how Mckanon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckanon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mckanon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mckanon family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckanon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mckanon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mckanon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckanon 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mckanon. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mckanon. For the veterans among your Mckanon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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