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Mcminch Family History

Mcminch 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: Mcninch, Clinch, Mcminn, Minch, Mcaninch, Milich, Winch, Finch, Pinch

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Where is the Mcminch family from?

You can see how Mcminch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcminch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcminch families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Mcminch family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcminch's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcminch families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcminch 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
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Mcminch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcminch 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcminch. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mcminch. For the veterans among your Mcminch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcminch lifespan?

Average Mcminch life expectancy in 1969 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcminch 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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