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Mcginnin Family History

Mcginnin 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: Mcginnis, Mckinnon, Mcgannon, Mcginn, Mcgiffin, Mcinnis, Mckinnie

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Where is the Mcginnin family from?

You can see how Mcginnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcginnin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcginnin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Mcginnin families living in Massachusetts. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mcginnin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mcginnin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcginnin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcginnin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mcginnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcginnin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcginnin. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcginnin. For the veterans among your Mcginnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcginnin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mcginnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcginnin in 1970 was 80, and 64 in 2003.

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