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Mckegg Family History

Mckegg 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, Clegg, Mckell, Mckeel, Mckean, Kegg, Mckeage, Mckee, Mckey

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Where is the Mckegg family from?

You can see how Mckegg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckegg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckegg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mckegg families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckegg's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mckegg families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckegg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckegg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckegg. 100% of Mckegg men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mckegg women worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckegg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckegg 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Mckegg. 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 117 military records available for the last name Mckegg. For the veterans among your Mckegg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckegg lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mckegg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mckegg in 1950 was 49, and 96 in 2004.

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