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Mcaninch Family History

Mcaninch Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim of Scottish origin): variant of McInnis.

Local Gaelic pronunciation of the personal name vocalized the gh and lengthened the second syllable resulting in Anglicized forms of the surname such as this and McNeese.

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


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Where is the Mcaninch family from?

You can see how Mcaninch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaninch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaninch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mcaninch families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaninch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcaninch families in 1891.
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What did your Mcaninch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcaninch. 36% of Mcaninch men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Mcaninch women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcaninch were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcaninch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaninch 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Mcaninch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcaninch. For the veterans among your Mcaninch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaninch lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mcaninch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcaninch in 1948 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaninch 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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