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Mcinnish Family History

Mcinnish 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: Mcinnis, Mcginnis, Minnich, Mcintosh, Mcginniss, Minnis, Mcnish

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Where is the Mcinnish family from?

You can see how Mcinnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcinnish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcinnish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mcinnish family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcinnish's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Mcinnish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcinnish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcinnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcinnish. 100% of Mcinnish men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcinnish women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mcinnish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Mcinnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcinnish 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Mcinnish. 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 142 military records available for the last name Mcinnish. For the veterans among your Mcinnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcinnish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcinnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcinnish in 1963 was 67, and 53 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcinnish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcinnish 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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