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Origins of the McKeane surname

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About the McKeanes

We have a total number of 407 records for people with the last name McKeane.

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Where do most McKeanes live?

In 1921, most McKeanes lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about McKeanes

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 228 records for the McKeane surname. The oldest one dates back to 1841.

Who were McKeanes most likely to marry?

Mc Keanes

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Dalys

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McKeanes.

What are the most common McKeane first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of McKeane family members

Common jobs for McKeanes

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McKeanes in 1921
Laundress

2

Annuitant

1

Coal Miner Wife

1

Cook (Dom)

1

Cook Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for McKeanes in 1921
Coal Miner

8

Carrier

2

General Labourer

2

Adjutant Lanarkshire Yes Cavalry & Pensioner

1

Adjutant Of Yeomanry

1

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