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Mckinnal Family History

Mckinnal 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: Mckinney, Mckinnon, Mckenna, Mckinnell, Mckinnie, Mckanna, Mckinny

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Where is the Mckinnal family from?

You can see how Mckinnal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinnal family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Mckinnal families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Mckinnal family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckinnal's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mckinnal families in 1841.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Mckinnal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinnal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mckinnal. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mckinnal. For the veterans among your Mckinnal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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