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Mcminney Family History

Mcminney 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: Mckinney, Mcginley, Mcgivney, Mcwhinney, Mcminn, Mckinley, Mcgibney

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Where is the Mcminney family from?

You can see how Mcminney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcminney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcminney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mcminney families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcminney's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcminney families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Mcminney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcminney 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mcminney. 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 23 military records available for the last name Mcminney. For the veterans among your Mcminney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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