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Mckechan Family History

Mckechan Surname Meaning

from Mac Caocháin see Keehan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Mckechan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckechan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckechan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Mckechan family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckechan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mckechan families in 1911.
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What did your Mckechan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckechan. 100% of Mckechan men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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There are 811 census records available for the last name Mckechan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckechan 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Mckechan. 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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There are 106 military records available for the last name Mckechan. For the veterans among your Mckechan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckechan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1998, in the United States, Mckechan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mckechan in 1956 was 47, and 87 in 1998.

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