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Mckanney Family History

Mckanney Name 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, Mckenney, Mcnaney, Mccarney, Mclarney, Mchaney, Mckinley

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Where is the Mckanney family from?

You can see how Mckanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckanney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mckanney family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckanney's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Mckanney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckanney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckanney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckanney. 56% of Mckanney men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Mckanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckanney 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mckanney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Mckanney. For the veterans among your Mckanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckanney lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Mckanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mckanney in 1977 was 69, and 75 in 2002.

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