The age-old Hebrides islands and the west coast of Scotland are the ancestral home of the McKeene family. Their name comes from the given name Ian or John.John is the most common personal name in the Highlands. The Gaelic form of the name is Mac Iain.
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Early Origins of the McKeene family
The surname McKeene was first found in Argyllshire (Gaelic erra Ghaidheal), the region of western Scotland corresponding roughly with the ancient Kingdom of Dál Riata, in the Strathclyde region of Scotland, now part of the Council Area of Argyll and Bute, where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.
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Early History of the McKeene family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our McKeene research. Another 166 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1292, 1340, 1618, 1667, 1717, 1777, 1808, 1875 and 1890 are included under the topic Early McKeene History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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McKeene Spelling Variations
Medieval spelling was at best an intuitive process, and translation between Gaelic and English was no more effective. These factors caused an enormous number of spelling variations in Dalriadan names. In fact, it was not uncommon to see a father and son who spelled their name differently. Over the years, McKeene has been spelled MacIan, MacAne, MacKane, MacKean, MacKain and others.
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Early Notables of the McKeene family
Notable amongst the Clan from early times was Archibald McKain (1717-1777), Scottish Shoemaker and Burgess of Elgin, Morayshire, who became the 15th Chief of MacIain of Ardnamurchan. Also of note was Thomas M'kean of Delaware, one of the signers of the American Declaration of Independence.
John Canne (d. 1667?)... Another 48 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early McKeene Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the McKeene family to Ireland
Some of the McKeene family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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McKeene migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Mr. William McKeene who was convicted in Dumfries, Scotland for 7 years, transported aboard the "Camden" on 21st March 1831, arriving in New South Wales, Australia1
McKeene migration to Australia 
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