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Mccish Family History

Mccish 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: Mccosh, Mcnish, Mcclish, Mcleish, Mccamish, Mish, Malish, Maish

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Where is the Mccish family from?

You can see how Mccish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Mccish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Mccish family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccish's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mccish families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mccish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccish 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mccish. 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 military records available for the last name Mccish. For the veterans among your Mccish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccish lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccish 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccish

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