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Mcguiney Family History

Mcguiney 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: Mcguffey, Mcguire, Mcginty, Mcginley, Mcgivney, Mcgeeney, Guiney

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Where is the Mcguiney family from?

You can see how Mcguiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguiney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcguiney families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1880 there was 1 Mcguiney family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcguiney's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mcguiney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguiney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcguiney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcguiney. 100% of Mcguiney women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Mcguiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguiney 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mcguiney. 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 25 military records available for the last name Mcguiney. For the veterans among your Mcguiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguiney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Mcguiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcguiney in 1966 was 75, and 77 in 1995.

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