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Mcginnes Family History

Mcginnes Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGinnis .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcginness, Mcinnes, Mcginniss, Mcginnis, Mcguinness, Mcinnis

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Where is the Mcginnes family from?

You can see how Mcginnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcginnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcginnes families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 10 Mcginnes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mcginnes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcginnes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcginnes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcginnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcginnes. 23% of Mcginnes men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Mcginnes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcginnes were Salesman and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Mcginnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcginnes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcginnes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcginnes. For the veterans among your Mcginnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcginnes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mcginnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcginnes in 1956 was 48, and 77 in 2004.

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