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Mcglinchey Name Meaning

Irish (northern especially Donegal) and Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Loingsigh a patronymic from the personal name Loingseach originally meaning ‘mariner’ later ‘exile outlaw’ (from long ‘ship’). Compare Lynch .

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


Similar surnames: Mcginley, Mcginty, Mckinney, Mcgivney, Mcgeeney, Mckinley, Mcgimsey

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Where is the Mcglinchey family from?

You can see how Mcglinchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglinchey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcglinchey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Mcglinchey families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcglinchey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcglinchey families in 1911.
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What did your Mcglinchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcglinchey. 100% of Mcglinchey men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1921

  • Laborer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcglinchey. For the veterans among your Mcglinchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglinchey lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mcglinchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcglinchey in 1942 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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