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Mckissock Family History

Mckissock Surname Meaning

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

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


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Where is the Mckissock family from?

You can see how Mckissock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckissock family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckissock families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 52 Mckissock families living in Ayrshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Mckissock's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mckissock families in 1841.
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What did your Mckissock ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mckissock. 100% of Mckissock women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mckissock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckissock 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 942 immigration records available for the last name Mckissock. 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 480 military records available for the last name Mckissock. For the veterans among your Mckissock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckissock lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Mckissock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mckissock in 1940 was 45, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckissock 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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