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Mckoan Family History

Mckoan 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: Mckean, Mckown, Mclean, Mcconn, Coan, Mckay, Mccowan, Mccoin, Mcgowan

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Where is the Mckoan family from?

You can see how Mckoan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckoan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mckoan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Mckoan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 58% of all the recorded Mckoan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mckoan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckoan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckoan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    100%
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Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Mckoan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckoan 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Mckoan. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mckoan. For the veterans among your Mckoan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckoan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Mckoan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mckoan in 1966 was 65, and 83 in 2001.

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