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Mcguiness Family History

Mcguiness Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGinnis.

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


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Where is the Mcguiness family from?

You can see how Mcguiness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguiness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcguiness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 283 Mcguiness families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mcguiness's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcguiness families in 1891.
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What did your Mcguiness ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcguiness. 56% of Mcguiness men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Mcguiness women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcguiness were Minerhewer and Paid Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • Shipwright Shipyard
    8%
  • Minerhewer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Charwoman
    2%
  • Paid Housekeeper
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Mcguiness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguiness 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcguiness. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcguiness. For the veterans among your Mcguiness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguiness lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguiness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mcguiness in 1954 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcguiness 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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