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Origins of the McKensie surname

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About the McKensies

We have a total number of 2331 records for people with the last name McKensie.

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Where do most McKensies live?

In 1921, most McKensies lived in .


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Interesting facts about McKensies

How common is your surname?

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

We have 1,260 records for the McKensie surname. The oldest one dates back to 1860.

Who were McKensies most likely to marry?

Mc Kensies

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Johnsons

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What are the most common McKensie first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for McKensies

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

Common Female occupations for McKensies in 1921
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16

Domestic Servant

15

Pauper

8

Dress Maker

6

Dressmaker

6

Common Male occupations for McKensies in 1921
Shoemaker

9

Tailor

7

State Quarrier

5

Carter

4

Cooper

4

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