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Mcgvinness Family History

Mcgvinness 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: Mcginness, Mcguinness, Mcginnes, Mcginniss, Mcguiness, Mcginnis

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Where is the Mcgvinness family from?

You can see how Mcgvinness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgvinness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcgvinness families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcgvinness family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgvinness's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgvinness families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mcgvinness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgvinness 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcgvinness. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcgvinness. For the veterans among your Mcgvinness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgvinness lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Mcgvinness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcgvinness in 1970 was 39, and 62 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgvinness 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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