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Mc Ginnis Family History

Mc Ginnis 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: Mcginnis, Mcinnis, Mcginnes, Mcginniss, Mckinnis, Maginnis, Mcginn

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Where is the Mc Ginnis family from?

You can see how Mc Ginnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Ginnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Ginnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Mc Ginnis families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mc Ginnis's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mc Ginnis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Ginnis 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 Ginnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mc Ginnis. 57% of Mc Ginnis men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    57%
  • Farmers Son
    13%
  • Labourer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

What Mc Ginnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Mc Ginnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Ginnis 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Ginnis. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mc Ginnis. For the veterans among your Mc Ginnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Ginnis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Ginnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mc Ginnis in 1968 was 91, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Ginnis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Ginnis 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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