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Mcginity Family History

Mcginity Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGinty.

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


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Where is the Mcginity family from?

You can see how Mcginity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcginity family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcginity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Mcginity families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Mcginity's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcginity families in 1891.
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What did your Mcginity ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcginity. 50% of Mcginity men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 75% of Mcginity women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcginity were Ex Traveller Salesman and Assistant Elem School Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Licensed Victualler
    50%
  • Ex Traveller Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Assistant Elem School Teacher
    25%

What Mcginity family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcginity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcginity 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Mcginity. 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 411 military records available for the last name Mcginity. For the veterans among your Mcginity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcginity lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mcginity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcginity in 1946 was 40, and 88 in 2004.

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