History of your Surname
Get access to Mckeeney family records.Start a free trial

Mckeeney Family History

Mckeeney 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: Mcgeeney, Mcweeney, Mckenney, Mckinney, Mckelvey, Mcsweeney, Keeney

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Mckeeney family from?

You can see how Mckeeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeeney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckeeney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Mckeeney families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mckeeney's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mckeeney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeeney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mckeeney ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mckeeney ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mckeeney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Mckeeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeeney census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Mckeeney

Passenger Lists

There are 108 immigration records available for the last name Mckeeney. 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.

View all Mckeeney immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Mckeeney. For the veterans among your Mckeeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mckeeney military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mckeeney family history

Discover More

What is the average Mckeeney lifespan?

Average Mckeeney life expectancy in 1995 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckeeney

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mckeeney family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Mckeeney last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial