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Mckeen Family History

Mckeen Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McKean

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


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Where is the Mckeen family from?

You can see how Mckeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 75 Mckeen families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mckeen's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mckeen families in 1911.
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What did your Mckeen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mckeen. 59% of Mckeen men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Mckeen women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckeen were Laborer and Saleslady.

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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
    59%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Labourer
    9%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Mckeen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Mckeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeen 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckeen. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mckeen. For the veterans among your Mckeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mckeen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mckeen in 1945 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckeen 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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