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Macguinness Family History

Macguinness 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: Mcguinness, Mcginness, Mcguiness, Mcginnes, Mcginniss, Macinnes

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Where is the Macguinness family from?

You can see how Macguinness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macguinness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Macguinness families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1880 there were 3 Macguinness families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Macguinness's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Macguinness families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macguinness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macguinness ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macguinness. 100% of Macguinness women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Macguinness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macguinness 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Macguinness. 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 35 military records available for the last name Macguinness. For the veterans among your Macguinness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macguinness lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Macguinness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Macguinness in 1966 was 49, and 53 in 2003.

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