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Mckellips Family History

Mckellips Surname Meaning

Scottish or Irish: variant of McKillip with excrescent English -s.

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


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Where is the Mckellips family from?

You can see how Mckellips families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckellips family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckellips families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Mckellips families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mckellips's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mckellips families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckellips 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 Mckellips ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckellips. 35% of Mckellips men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mckellips women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckellips were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Servant
    34%

What Mckellips family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mckellips. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckellips 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Mckellips. 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 345 military records available for the last name Mckellips. For the veterans among your Mckellips ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckellips lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mckellips life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mckellips in 1956 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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