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Mcinnon Family History

Mcinnon 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: Mckinnon, Cannon, Mcgannon, Mckennon, Mcconnon, Minton, Mcinnis

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Where is the Mcinnon family from?

You can see how Mcinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcinnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcinnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mcinnon families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcinnon's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mcinnon families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Mcinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcinnon 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mcinnon. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcinnon. For the veterans among your Mcinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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