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Mcghinnis Family History

Mcghinnis 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: Mcginnis, Mcinnis, Mcwhinnie, Mcginnes, Mcginniss, Mckinnis, Maginnis

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Where is the Mcghinnis family from?

You can see how Mcghinnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghinnis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcghinnis families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Mcghinnis families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcghinnis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcghinnis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcghinnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcghinnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Extra (clerk) were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcghinnis. 60% of Mcghinnis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcghinnis women worked as an Extra (clerk).

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Extra (clerk)
    100%

What Mcghinnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Mcghinnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghinnis 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcghinnis. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mcghinnis. For the veterans among your Mcghinnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghinnis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mcghinnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcghinnis in 1966 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcghinnis 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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