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Meginnity Family History

Meginnity 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: Mcginnity, Mcginity, Mcginnis, Mcginty, Minniti, Mcginniss, Maginnis

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Where is the Meginnity family from?

You can see how Meginnity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meginnity family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Meginnity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Meginnity families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Meginnity's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meginnity families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Meginnity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meginnity 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Meginnity. 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 7 military records available for the last name Meginnity. For the veterans among your Meginnity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meginnity lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Meginnity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meginnity in 1970 was 80, and 64 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meginnity 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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