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Mcginnie Family History

Mcginnie Surname 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: Mcginnis, Mckinnie, Mcginn, Mcinnis, Mcwhinnie, Minnie, Mcginnes

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Where is the Mcginnie family from?

You can see how Mcginnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcginnie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcginnie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mcginnie families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcginnie's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcginnie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcginnie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcginnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcginnie. 46% of Mcginnie men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mcginnie women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcginnie were Painter and Spinner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Shipping Clerk
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Spinner
    23%

What Mcginnie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Mcginnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcginnie 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Mcginnie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Mcginnie. For the veterans among your Mcginnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcginnie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Mcginnie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcginnie in 1974 was 36, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcginnie ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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