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Mckell Family History

Mckell Surname Meaning

Irish (northern) and Scottish: shortened Anglicized form of a Gaelic name beginning with Mac Gille ‘son of the lad’ or ‘son of the devotee’ (see for example McElroy).

Altered form of Mackle under the influence of Gaelic patronymic names beginning with Mc-.

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


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Where is the Mckell family from?

You can see how Mckell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckell families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Mckell families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckell's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mckell families in 1911.
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What did your Mckell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mckell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckell 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 889 immigration records available for the last name Mckell. 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 892 military records available for the last name Mckell. For the veterans among your Mckell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mckell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mckell in 1960 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

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