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Mcginny Family History

Mcginny 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, Mcginn, Mckinny, Mckinney, Mcginnis, Mcginley, Mcgivney

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Where is the Mcginny family from?

You can see how Mcginny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcginny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcginny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcginny family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcginny's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcginny families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Mcginny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcginny 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mcginny. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mcginny. For the veterans among your Mcginny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcginny 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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