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Mcnish Name Meaning

Scottish and Irish: variant of McNeese .

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


Similar surnames: Mcneish, Minish, Nish, Mcniel, Mccosh, Mcniff, Mcclish, Mcneice

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Where is the Mcnish family from?

You can see how Mcnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcnish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 12 Mcnish families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcnish's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcnish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcnish. 54% of Mcnish men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcnish women worked as an Income. .

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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
    54%
  • Student
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Income
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Mcnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnish 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcnish. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcnish. For the veterans among your Mcnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnish lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mcnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcnish in 1947 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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