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Mcguinis Family History

Mcguinis 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, Mcguiness, Mcguinn, Mcguirk, Mcguire, Mcguigan, Mcginty

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Where is the Mcguinis family from?

You can see how Mcguinis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguinis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguinis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mcguinis families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcguinis's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcguinis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguinis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
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What did your Mcguinis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Spool were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcguinis. 100% of Mcguinis men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Mcguinis women worked as a Spool.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spool
    100%

What Mcguinis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Mcguinis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguinis 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Mcguinis. 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 101 military records available for the last name Mcguinis. For the veterans among your Mcguinis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguinis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Mcguinis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcguinis in 1974 was 68, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcguinis 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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