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Mckemie Family History

Mckemie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McKimmy.

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


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Where is the Mckemie family from?

You can see how Mckemie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckemie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckemie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mckemie families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mckemie's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mckemie families in 1911.
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What did your Mckemie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckemie. 46% of Mckemie men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mckemie women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckemie were Farmer and Winder.

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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
    46%
  • Farming
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Winder
    50%

What Mckemie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mckemie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckemie 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Mckemie. 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 412 military records available for the last name Mckemie. For the veterans among your Mckemie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckemie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mckemie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mckemie in 1960 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckemie 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.

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