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Mckethan Family History

Mckethan Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eacháin (see McCaughan).

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


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Where is the Mckethan family from?

You can see how Mckethan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckethan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckethan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Mckethan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckethan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mckethan families in 1851.
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What did your Mckethan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckethan. 45% of Mckethan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mckethan women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckethan were Farm Hand and Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Winder
    30%
  • Laundress
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mckethan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckethan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mckethan. 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 565 military records available for the last name Mckethan. For the veterans among your Mckethan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckethan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mckethan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mckethan in 1960 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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