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Mckissack Family History

Mckissack Surname Meaning

Scottish Manx and Irish (of Scottish origin): variant of McIsaac.

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


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Where is the Mckissack family from?

You can see how Mckissack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckissack family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckissack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 48 Mckissack families living in Moray. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mckissack's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Mckissack families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckissack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mckissack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckissack. 24% of Mckissack men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Mckissack women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckissack were Truck Driver and Farm Laborer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    32%
  • Cook
    16%
  • School Teacher
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

What Mckissack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mckissack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckissack 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Mckissack. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mckissack. For the veterans among your Mckissack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckissack lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mckissack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Mckissack in 1950 was 72, and 69 in 2004.

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