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Mckeman Family History

Mckeman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mckeeman, Mckean, Ackerman, Mclean, Ockerman, Dikeman, Wakeman

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Where is the Mckeman family from?

You can see how Mckeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Mckeman families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Mckeman's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mckeman families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 793 census records available for the last name Mckeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeman 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mckeman. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mckeman. For the veterans among your Mckeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckeman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckeman

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