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Mac Innis Family History

Mac Innis Surname 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: Macinnis, Mcginnis, Mcinnis, Mckinnis, Maginnis, Macinnes, Maccini

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Where is the Mac Innis family from?

You can see how Mac Innis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Innis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mac Innis families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Mac Innis families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mac Innis's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mac Innis families in 1911.
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What did your Mac Innis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mac Innis. 62% of Mac Innis men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mac Innis women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mac Innis were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    62%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Mac Innis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mac Innis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Innis 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Mac Innis. 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 154 military records available for the last name Mac Innis. For the veterans among your Mac Innis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mac Innis lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Mac Innis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mac Innis in 1977 was 59, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mac Innis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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