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Mckeran Family History

Mckeran 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: Mckean, Mckernan, Mckern, Ackerman, Mclean, Ockerman, Mckeeman

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Where is the Mckeran family from?

You can see how Mckeran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeran family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeran families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Mckeran families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mckeran's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mckeran families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Mckeran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeran 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Mckeran. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mckeran. For the veterans among your Mckeran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckeran

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