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Mckersie Family History

Mckersie 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: Mckenzie, Mckelvie, Mckemie, Mckerrow, Eckersley, Mcferrin, Mckechnie

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Where is the Mckersie family from?

You can see how Mckersie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckersie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckersie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Mckersie family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mckersie's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Mckersie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckersie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckersie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckersie. 100% of Mckersie 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckersie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckersie 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Mckersie. 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 74 military records available for the last name Mckersie. For the veterans among your Mckersie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckersie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mckersie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mckersie in 1964 was 73, and 63 in 2002.

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