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Mcrinnon Family History

Mcrinnon 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: Mckinnon, Mcgannon, Mckennon, Mcconnon, Mccannon, Drinnon, Mackinnon

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Where is the Mcrinnon family from?

You can see how Mcrinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcrinnon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcrinnon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Mcrinnon families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcrinnon's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcrinnon families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcrinnon 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 Mcrinnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcrinnon. 100% of Mcrinnon men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Mcrinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcrinnon 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mcrinnon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcrinnon. For the veterans among your Mcrinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcrinnon

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