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Mcgennis Family History

Mcgennis 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, Magennis, Mcinnis, Mcginnes, Mcginniss, Mcmannis, Mckinnis

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Where is the Mcgennis family from?

You can see how Mcgennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgennis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgennis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Mcgennis families living in British Columbia. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mcgennis's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mcgennis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgennis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgennis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcgennis. 38% of Mcgennis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcgennis women worked as a Dressmaker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Labourer
    38%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mcgennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgennis 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Mcgennis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 470 military records available for the last name Mcgennis. For the veterans among your Mcgennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgennis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgennis in 1964 was 78, and 90 in 2003.

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