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Miginnis Family History

Miginnis 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: Mcginnis, Maginnis, Mcinnis, Mcginnes, Mcginniss, Minnis, Mckinnis

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Where is the Miginnis family from?

You can see how Miginnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miginnis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Miginnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Miginnis families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Miginnis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Miginnis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miginnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Miginnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miginnis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Miginnis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Miginnis. For the veterans among your Miginnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miginnis lifespan?

Average Miginnis life expectancy in 1964 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Miginnis 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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