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Mckowne Family History

Mckowne 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: Mckone, Mckown, Mccone, Mckane, Mchone, Mcloone, Mccown, Mcgown

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Where is the Mckowne family from?

You can see how Mckowne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckowne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckowne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 2 Mckowne families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mckowne's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mckowne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckowne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckowne ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mckowne ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Mckowne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckowne 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mckowne. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mckowne. For the veterans among your Mckowne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckowne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Mckowne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mckowne in 1963 was 71, and 89 in 1998.

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