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Mckinish Family History

Mckinish 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: Mcnish, Mckinnis, Mckinniss, Minish, Mckinney, Cornish, Marinich

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Where is the Mckinish family from?

You can see how Mckinish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mckinish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mckinish family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mckinish's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Mckinish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckinish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckinish ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Mckinish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinish 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mckinish. 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 40 military records available for the last name Mckinish. For the veterans among your Mckinish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinish lifespan?

Between 1945 and 1999, in the United States, Mckinish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mckinish in 1945 was 51, and 84 in 1999.

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