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Mcrinlay Family History

Mcrinlay 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: Mckinlay, Mcginley, Mckinley, Mckinney, Mcmillan, Mcginty, Marina

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Where is the Mcrinlay family from?

You can see how Mcrinlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcrinlay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Mcrinlay families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mcrinlay families living in Argyll. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcrinlay's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcrinlay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcrinlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcrinlay 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcrinlay. 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 military records available for the last name Mcrinlay. For the veterans among your Mcrinlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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