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Mckeddie Family History

Mckeddie 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: Mckenzie, Mckelvie, Keddie, Mckemie, Geddie, Mckechnie, Mckiddy

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Where is the Mckeddie family from?

You can see how Mckeddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeddie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckeddie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 17 Mckeddie families living in Angus. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mckeddie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mckeddie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeddie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mckeddie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckeddie. 100% of Mckeddie women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Mckeddie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 971 census records available for the last name Mckeddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeddie 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Mckeddie. 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 52 military records available for the last name Mckeddie. For the veterans among your Mckeddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeddie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Mckeddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mckeddie in 1967 was 73, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckeddie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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