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Macinnis Family History

Macinnis Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McInnis.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macinnis family from?

You can see how Macinnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macinnis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macinnis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 46 Macinnis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 69% of all the recorded Macinnis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Macinnis families in 1911.
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What did your Macinnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Macinnis. 72% of Macinnis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Macinnis women worked as a Domestic.

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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
    72%
  • Fisher
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Macinnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macinnis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macinnis. 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 741 military records available for the last name Macinnis. For the veterans among your Macinnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macinnis lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Macinnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macinnis in 1946 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macinnis 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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