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Macinness Family History

Macinness 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: Macinnes, Mcginness, Mcinnes, Macinnis, Mannes, Manners, Mcinnis

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Where is the Macinness family from?

You can see how Macinness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macinness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macinness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Macinness family living in Inverness-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macinness's in Scotland. Inverness-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Macinness families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macinness 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 101 census records available for the last name Macinness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macinness 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 Macinness. 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 43 military records available for the last name Macinness. For the veterans among your Macinness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macinness lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Macinness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Macinness in 1971 was 67, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macinness 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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