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Mckessy Family History

Mckessy Name Meaning

Irish: correctly Mackesy a reduced form of Ó Macasa ‘descendant of Macas (perhaps a variant of Maghnus; see McManus ). The name has been mis-spelled as though it were a patronymic in Mac-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Cressy, Mckesson, Mckey, Mckelvy, Mckenny, Mcevoy, Mackey, Creasy

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Where is the Mckessy family from?

You can see how Mckessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckessy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Mckessy families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckessy's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mckessy families in 1880.
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What did your Mckessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mckessy. 100% of Mckessy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Mckessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckessy 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Mckessy. 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 54 military records available for the last name Mckessy. For the veterans among your Mckessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckessy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mckessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mckessy in 1969 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

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