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Mckenzie Family History
Mckenzie Genealogy & Family TreeMcKenzie is a Scottish name from Ross-shire, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic Cainnechus which means "fair" or "bright." The earliest known ancestor--Makbeth Makkyneth--was recorded in 1264. In recent years, it is often used as a given name. The family motto is Luceo non uro which means "I shine not burn."
Other spellings include “MacKenzie," "Kennieson," "MacCoinnich," "MacWhinny," and "MacWhinney." Notable people with the surname include American actor Ben McKenzie (The O.C., Southland, Gotham), American actress Jacqueline McKenzie (Deep Blue Sea, The 4400, Angel Baby), and New Zealand actor Bret McKenzie (Flight of the Conchords, The Muppets, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey). The first McKenzie to come to America was Alexander McKenzie in Virginia in 1716.
Mckenzie Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Charles Henry McKenzie -- --, 1822 April 11, 1900 Tennessee
- Russell Alexander McKenzie -- --, 1905 September 11, 1988 Ontario
- John Daniel McKenzie -- --, 1910 October 2, 1974 Saskatchewan
- Margaret McKenzie -- --, 1819 December 0, 1915 Angus
- Mary McKenzie -- --, 1642 December 0, 1687
Mckenzie Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Martha McKenzie -- --, 1892 December 0, 1979 Tyrone
- John McKenzie -- --, 1801 December 0, 1861 South Carolina
- Thomas McKenzie -- --, 1831 December 0, 1901
- Clarissa McKenzie -- --, 1828 December 0, 1879 Florida
- Eric Mckenzie -- --, 1907 November 4, 1987
