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Mcnainy Family History

Mcnainy 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: Mcnairy, Mcnair, Mcnaney, Mcnally, Mcbain, Mcnary, Mcnay, Mckain

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Where is the Mcnainy family from?

You can see how Mcnainy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnainy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcnainy family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcnainy's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcnainy families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Mcnainy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnainy 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcnainy. 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 military records available for the last name Mcnainy. For the veterans among your Mcnainy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcnainy 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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