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Mcguinness Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGinnis .

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


Similar surnames: Mcguiness, Mcginness, Mcginniss, Mcginnes, Mcinnes, Mcguinn, Mcdonnel

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Where is the Mcguinness family from?

You can see how Mcguinness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguinness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguinness families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Mcguinness families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcguinness's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcguinness families in 1911.
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What did your Mcguinness ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcguinness. 100% of Mcguinness men worked as a Labourer and 100% of Mcguinness women worked as a Student. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    100%
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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Mcguinness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguinness 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcguinness. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mcguinness. For the veterans among your Mcguinness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguinness lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguinness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcguinness in 1950 was 50, and 72 in 2004.

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