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Mckenzey Family History

Mckenzey 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: Mckenney, Mckinzey, Mckinney, Mckelvey, Mckenzie, Mckinley, Mckinsey

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Where is the Mckenzey family from?

You can see how Mckenzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckenzey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckenzey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mckenzey family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mckenzey's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Mckenzey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckenzey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckenzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckenzey. 50% of Mckenzey men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Mckenzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckenzey 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mckenzey. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mckenzey. For the veterans among your Mckenzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckenzey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mckenzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mckenzey in 1964 was 59, and 63 in 2001.

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