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Mcilhinney Family History

Mcilhinney Name Meaning

from Mac Giolla Chainnigh see McElhinney .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mcelhinney, Mcwhinney, Mcilhenny, Mcelhinny, Mcelhenney, Mcelhiney

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Where is the Mcilhinney family from?

You can see how Mcilhinney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcilhinney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcilhinney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Mcilhinney families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcilhinney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcilhinney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcilhinney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcilhinney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hairdresser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcilhinney. 50% of Mcilhinney women worked as a Hairdresser. .

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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

  • Hairdresser
    50%
  • Cook
    50%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Mcilhinney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcilhinney 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Mcilhinney. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mcilhinney. For the veterans among your Mcilhinney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcilhinney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mcilhinney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcilhinney in 1969 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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