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Mcghinty Family History

Mcghinty 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: Mcginty, Mcginity, Chitty, Mcgourty, Mcginley, Mcgarity, Mcgivney

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Where is the Mcghinty family from?

You can see how Mcghinty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghinty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Mcghinty families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcghinty families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcghinty's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Mcghinty families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcghinty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Mcghinty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghinty 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 Mcghinty. 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 Mcghinty. For the veterans among your Mcghinty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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