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Mcornish Family History

Mcornish 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: Cornish, Hornish, Mcnish, Morrish, Morris, Moris, Borish, Corris

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Where is the Mcornish family from?

You can see how Mcornish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcornish family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Mcornish families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mcornish families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcornish's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mcornish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcornish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Mcornish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcornish 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcornish. 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 Mcornish. For the veterans among your Mcornish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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