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Mcrinley Family History

Mcrinley 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: Mcginley, Mckinley, Mckinney, Mckinsey, Brinley, Mckinlay, Mcraney

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Where is the Mcrinley family from?

You can see how Mcrinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcrinley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcrinley families were found in Canada in 1911. There were 8 Mcrinley families living in Perthshire, which was the highest population of Mcrinley families in 1841 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcrinley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Mcrinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcrinley 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcrinley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mcrinley. For the veterans among your Mcrinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcrinley lifespan?

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