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Mcdinnes Family History

Mcdinnes 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, Mcinnes, Mckinney, Mcginnis, Mcinnis, Mcginness, Mcdonnel

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Where is the Mcdinnes family from?

You can see how Mcdinnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdinnes family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Mcdinnes families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Mcdinnes families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdinnes's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcdinnes families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Mcdinnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdinnes 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 Mcdinnes. 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 Mcdinnes. For the veterans among your Mcdinnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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