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Mcgenniss Family History

Mcgenniss Name 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: Mcginniss, Mcginnis, Mcginness, Mckinniss, Magennis, Mcinnis

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Where is the Mcgenniss family from?

You can see how Mcgenniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgenniss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcgenniss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mcgenniss families living in New Jersey. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mcgenniss's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mcgenniss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgenniss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgenniss ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcgenniss ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Mcgenniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgenniss 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mcgenniss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 57 military records available for the last name Mcgenniss. For the veterans among your Mcgenniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgenniss lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Mcgenniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcgenniss in 1978 was 83, and 83 in 1986.

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