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Mcinish Family History

Mcinish 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: Mcnish, Minish, Mcleish, Mcinnis, Mcintosh, Minich, Mcclish, Mcneish

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Where is the Mcinish family from?

You can see how Mcinish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcinish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcinish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 12 Mcinish families living in Argyll. This was about 92% of all the recorded Mcinish's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcinish families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcinish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Mcinish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcinish. 100% of Mcinish men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Mcinish women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mcinish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Mcinish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcinish 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mcinish. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mcinish. For the veterans among your Mcinish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcinish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcinish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcinish in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcinish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcinish 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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