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Mc Glinchey Family History

Mc Glinchey 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: Mcglinchey, Mcginley, Mcclatchey, Minchey, Mckinney, Clinch, Mcginty

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Where is the Mc Glinchey family from?

You can see how Mc Glinchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Glinchey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Glinchey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 39 Mc Glinchey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mc Glinchey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Glinchey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Glinchey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Glinchey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Glinchey. 25% of Mc Glinchey men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Mc Glinchey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Glinchey were Salesman and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Lawyer
    25%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Factory
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Mc Glinchey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Glinchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Glinchey 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Mc Glinchey. 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 106 military records available for the last name Mc Glinchey. For the veterans among your Mc Glinchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Glinchey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Mc Glinchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mc Glinchey in 1969 was 60, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Glinchey 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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