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Mckerney Family History

Mckerney 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: Mckearney, Mckenney, Mcnerney, Cerney, Mckinney, Mcinerney, Mckelvey

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Where is the Mckerney family from?

You can see how Mckerney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckerney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckerney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Mckerney families living in Connecticut. This was about 16% of all the recorded Mckerney's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Mckerney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckerney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckerney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckerney. 67% of Mckerney men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Mckerney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckerney 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Mckerney. 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 141 military records available for the last name Mckerney. For the veterans among your Mckerney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckerney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mckerney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mckerney in 1963 was 78, and 94 in 2001.

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