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Maginnis Family History

Maginnis Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGinnis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Maginnis family from?

You can see how Maginnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maginnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maginnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Maginnis families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Maginnis's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maginnis families in 1891.
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What did your Maginnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maginnis. 80% of Maginnis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Independent
    20%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Maginnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maginnis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Maginnis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Maginnis. For the veterans among your Maginnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maginnis lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Maginnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Maginnis in 1944 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maginnis 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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