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Mckeithan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McKeehan .

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


Similar surnames: Mckeithen, Mckeighan, Mckethan, Meighan, Mckahan, Mckaughan, Mckernan

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Where is the Mckeithan family from?

You can see how Mckeithan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeithan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeithan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Mckeithan families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckeithan's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mckeithan families in 1840.
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What did your Mckeithan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckeithan. 29% of Mckeithan men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Mckeithan women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckeithan were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mckeithan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeithan 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Mckeithan. 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 Mckeithan. For the veterans among your Mckeithan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeithan lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mckeithan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mckeithan in 1945 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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