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Mcgintry Family History

Mcgintry 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: Mcginty, Mckinstry, Mcginley, Mcginity, Chantry, Mckinney, Mistry

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Where is the Mcgintry family from?

You can see how Mcgintry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgintry family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Mcgintry families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Mcgintry families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mcgintry's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcgintry families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgintry 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 138 census records available for the last name Mcgintry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgintry 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mcgintry. 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 36 military records available for the last name Mcgintry. For the veterans among your Mcgintry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgintry lifespan?

Average Mcgintry life expectancy in 1975 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgintry 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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