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Mcken Family History

Mcken Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant by folk etymology of Mackin

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


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Where is the Mcken family from?

You can see how Mcken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcken families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 15 Mcken families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mcken's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mcken families in 1911.
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What did your Mcken ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcken. 73% of Mcken men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mcken women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcken were Labourer and Saleslady.

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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
    73%
  • Labourer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

What Mcken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcken 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Mcken. 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 448 military records available for the last name Mcken. For the veterans among your Mcken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcken lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Mcken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcken in 1974 was 50, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcken 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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