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Mckeg Family History

Mckeg 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: Mckeag, Mckee, Mckey, Ecker, Acker, Mackey, Ocker, Meckel, Mckay

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Where is the Mckeg family from?

You can see how Mckeg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mckeg family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckeg's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mckeg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckeg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 264 census records available for the last name Mckeg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeg 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mckeg. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mckeg. For the veterans among your Mckeg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeg lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Mckeg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mckeg in 1979 was 65, and 76 in 2003.

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