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Mac Nish Family History

Mac Nish 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, Manis, Marinich, Danish, Barnish, Mcleish, Machnik, Mccamish

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Where is the Mac Nish family from?

You can see how Mac Nish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Nish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mac Nish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mac Nish families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Mac Nish's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Mac Nish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mac Nish 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 158 census records available for the last name Mac Nish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Nish 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Mac Nish. 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 109 military records available for the last name Mac Nish. For the veterans among your Mac Nish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mac Nish lifespan?

Average Mac Nish life expectancy in 2001 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mac Nish 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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