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Mckeith Family History

Mckeith Surname Meaning

From the male given name Keith, which is originally from a Scottish locative surname for which see Keith. Although Mac may have been used with some non-Gaelic personal names, compare McAndie, this is the less likely explanation.

From Mac Shìthich 'son of Sìtheach', a personal name meaning 'enchanted' or 'peaceful', or, as suggested by Black, a Gaelic euphemism for 'wolf'.

Compare Irish Sheehy.

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


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You can see how Mckeith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeith families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 5 Mckeith families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckeith's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mckeith families in 1911.
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What did your Mckeith ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckeith. 100% of Mckeith men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 363 immigration records available for the last name Mckeith. 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 214 military records available for the last name Mckeith. For the veterans among your Mckeith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeith lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mckeith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mckeith in 1961 was 65, and 83 in 2003.

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