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Mckeel Name Meaning

Irish: perhaps an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Cathmhaoil (see McCall ).

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


Similar surnames: Mckell, Mekeel, Mcgee, Mcneil, Mcneely, Mcnee, Mcfeely, Mckean, Mcbee

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Where is the Mckeel family from?

You can see how Mckeel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Mckeel families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mckeel's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mckeel families in 1911.
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What did your Mckeel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckeel. 30% of Mckeel men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Mckeel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckeel were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machine Operator
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mckeel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeel 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Mckeel. 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 Mckeel. For the veterans among your Mckeel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mckeel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mckeel in 1952 was 51, and 72 in 2004.

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