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Mckinlock Family History

Mckinlock 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: Mckissock, Kinloch, Mcclintock, Chinnock, Mckinnon, Mckinley

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Where is the Mckinlock family from?

You can see how Mckinlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinlock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mckinlock families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there were 2 Mckinlock families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckinlock's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mckinlock families in 1880.
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What did your Mckinlock ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Mckinlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinlock 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mckinlock. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mckinlock. For the veterans among your Mckinlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinlock lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Mckinlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mckinlock in 1966 was 97, and 93 in 1991.

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