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Mcnish Family History

Mcnish Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McNeese.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcnish family from?

You can see how Mcnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 24 Mcnish families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mcnish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcnish families in 1891.
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What did your Mcnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer Warehouse H and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcnish. 50% of Mcnish men worked as a General Labourer Warehouse H and 86% of Mcnish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcnish were Clothier Salesman and Glass Washer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer Warehouse H
    50%
  • Clothier Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Shop Assistant
    8%
  • Glass Washer
    8%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcnish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcnish. For the veterans among your Mcnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnish lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcnish in 1947 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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