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Mcinniss Family History

Mcinniss 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: Mcinnis, Mcginniss, Mckinniss, Mcginnis, Mcginness, Minnis, Mcinnes

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Where is the Mcinniss family from?

You can see how Mcinniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcinniss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcinniss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcinniss family living in Mississippi. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcinniss's in USA. Mississippi and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcinniss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcinniss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcinniss ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Mcinniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcinniss 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mcinniss. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcinniss. For the veterans among your Mcinniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcinniss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Mcinniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Mcinniss in 1965 was 88, and 69 in 2003.

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