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Mckonkey Family History

Mckonkey 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: Mcconkey, Mckinney, Mccoskey, Mckinley, Mckinsey, Conkey, Mckone

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Where is the Mckonkey family from?

You can see how Mckonkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckonkey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckonkey families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Mckonkey families living in Ohio. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mckonkey's in USA. Ohio and 2 other states had the highest population of Mckonkey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckonkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Mckonkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckonkey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mckonkey. 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 97 military records available for the last name Mckonkey. For the veterans among your Mckonkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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