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Mcainsh Family History

Mcainsh Surname Meaning

from Mag Aonghuis see McGuinness McCance.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Mcainsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcainsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcainsh families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Mcainsh families living in Lancashire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Mcainsh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcainsh families in 1891.
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What did your Mcainsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcainsh. 100% of Mcainsh 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
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 391 immigration records available for the last name Mcainsh. 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 170 military records available for the last name Mcainsh. For the veterans among your Mcainsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcainsh lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Mcainsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcainsh in 1961 was 47, and 73 in 2002.

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