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Mcknown Family History

Mcknown 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: Mckeown, Mckown, Mccown, Mcgown, Mckowen, Mcquown, Mckeon, Menon

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Where is the Mcknown family from?

You can see how Mcknown families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcknown family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcknown families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mcknown families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcknown's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcknown families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcknown surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcknown ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Mcknown. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcknown 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Mcknown. 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 71 military records available for the last name Mcknown. For the veterans among your Mcknown ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcknown lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Mcknown life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcknown in 1966 was 73, and 97 in 1992.

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