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Mc Ginnes Family History

Mc Ginnes 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: Mcginnes, Mcginnis, Mcginness, Mcinnes, Mckinney, Mcginley, Mcgivney

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Where is the Mc Ginnes family from?

You can see how Mc Ginnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Ginnes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Ginnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 87 Mc Ginnes families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mc Ginnes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mc Ginnes families in 1880.
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What did your Mc Ginnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Ginnes. 40% of Mc Ginnes men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Mc Ginnes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Ginnes were Farm Laborer and Student Nurse.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Student Nurse
    20%

What Mc Ginnes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Ginnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Ginnes 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Mc Ginnes. 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 124 military records available for the last name Mc Ginnes. For the veterans among your Mc Ginnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Ginnes lifespan?

Average Mc Ginnes life expectancy in 1976 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Ginnes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Ginnes 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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