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Mcainch Family History

Mcainch 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: Mcaninch, Mcninch, Clinch, Minch, Maisch, March, Main, Cain, Mach

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Where is the Mcainch family from?

You can see how Mcainch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcainch family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Mcainch families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Mcainch families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mcainch's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcainch families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcainch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Mcainch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcainch 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mcainch. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcainch. For the veterans among your Mcainch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcainch lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcainch 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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