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Mckeithen Family History

Mckeithen Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McKeehan.

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


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Where is the Mckeithen family from?

You can see how Mckeithen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeithen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeithen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mckeithen families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckeithen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mckeithen families in 1841.
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What did your Mckeithen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckeithen. 34% of Mckeithen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mckeithen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckeithen were Caddy and Maid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Caddy
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Mckeithen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mckeithen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeithen 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Mckeithen. 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 647 military records available for the last name Mckeithen. For the veterans among your Mckeithen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeithen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mckeithen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mckeithen in 1944 was 28, and 77 in 2004.

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