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Mcginsey Family History

Mcginsey 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: Mcginley, Mcgimsey, Mckinsey, Mckinney, Mcginty, Mcgivney, Mckinley

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Where is the Mcginsey family from?

You can see how Mcginsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcginsey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcginsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcginsey family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcginsey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcginsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcginsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Mcginsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcginsey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcginsey. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mcginsey. For the veterans among your Mcginsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcginsey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1967, in the United States, Mcginsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mcginsey in 1958 was 40, and 76 in 1967.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcginsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcginsey 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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