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Mckinly Family History

Mckinly 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: Mckinley, Mckinny, Mckinlay, Mckinney, Mcginty, Mcginley, Mckimmy

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Where is the Mckinly family from?

You can see how Mckinly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckinly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Mckinly families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mckinly's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mckinly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckinly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckinly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckinly. 53% of Mckinly men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mckinly women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckinly were Truck Driver and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Plasterer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mckinly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinly 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Mckinly. 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 462 military records available for the last name Mckinly. For the veterans among your Mckinly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinly lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Mckinly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mckinly in 1979 was 67, and 88 in 1986.

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