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Mckaw Family History

Mckaw 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: Mckay, Mccaw, Mcgaw, Maw, Micka, Mccraw, Mika, Makar, Mcdow, Mcnew

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Where is the Mckaw family from?

You can see how Mckaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mckaw families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckaw's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mckaw families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Mckaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckaw 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mckaw. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mckaw. For the veterans among your Mckaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckaw

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