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Mckinnell Family History

Mckinnell Name Meaning

Scottish (Galloway): variant of McGonigle from Mag Congail.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mckinney, Mcconnell, Mcdonnell, Mckinnon, Mckinley, Mckell, Mckinstry

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Where is the Mckinnell family from?

You can see how Mckinnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckinnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Mckinnell families living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mckinnell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Mckinnell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckinnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mckinnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckinnell. 50% of Mckinnell men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mckinnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinnell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mckinnell. 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 594 military records available for the last name Mckinnell. For the veterans among your Mckinnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinnell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mckinnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mckinnell in 1963 was 73, and 100 in 2004.

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