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Mcnich Family History

Mcnich 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: Minich, Mcnish, Mcninch, Milich, Monica, Mensch, Mich, Mcniff

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Where is the Mcnich family from?

You can see how Mcnich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnich family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Mcnich families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mcnich's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcnich families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Mcnich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnich 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Mcnich. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mcnich. For the veterans among your Mcnich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1994, in the United States, Mcnich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcnich in 1958 was 51, and 41 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnich 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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