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Mckeeby Family History

Mckeeby 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: Mcneely, Mcfeely, Mckeel, Mckneely, Mckee, Mckey, Mckeen, Mckelvy

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Where is the Mckeeby family from?

You can see how Mckeeby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeeby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckeeby families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mckeeby families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mckeeby's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mckeeby families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeeby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckeeby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckeeby. 34% of Mckeeby men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mckeeby women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Part Owner
    23%
  • Chauffeur
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckeeby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeeby 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Mckeeby. 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 395 military records available for the last name Mckeeby. For the veterans among your Mckeeby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeeby lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mckeeby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mckeeby in 1948 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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