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Mckinner Family History

Mckinner 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: Mckinney, Mckinnon, Skinner, Kinner, Mckinley, Mckinnell, Minner

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Where is the Mckinner family from?

You can see how Mckinner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckinner families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 3 Mckinner families living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckinner's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mckinner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckinner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckinner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckinner. 100% of Mckinner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Mckinner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinner 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Mckinner. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mckinner. For the veterans among your Mckinner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinner lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Mckinner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mckinner in 1969 was 29, and 71 in 1988.

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