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Mckinnis Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McInnis .

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


Similar surnames: Mckinniss, Mckinnie, Mcginnis, Mcinnes, Mcmannis, Mcinnis, Mcginnes

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Where is the Mckinnis family from?

You can see how Mckinnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinnis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckinnis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Mckinnis families living in Indiana. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mckinnis's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Mckinnis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckinnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckinnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckinnis. 27% of Mckinnis men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Mckinnis women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mckinnis were Salesman and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mckinnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinnis 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Mckinnis. 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 Mckinnis. For the veterans among your Mckinnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinnis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mckinnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mckinnis in 1958 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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