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Mckehan Family History

Mckehan 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: Mckeehan, Mckean, Mckethan, Mckahan, Mclean, Meehan, Skehan, Crehan

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Where is the Mckehan family from?

You can see how Mckehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckehan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mckehan families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mckehan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mckehan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckehan 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 Mckehan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Mckehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckehan 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mckehan. 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 56 military records available for the last name Mckehan. For the veterans among your Mckehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckehan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Mckehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mckehan in 1969 was 84, and 78 in 1995.

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