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Mc Ginty Family History

Mc Ginty 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, Mcginity, Mcginley, Mcgivney, Mcginn, Mcgibney, Ginty

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Where is the Mc Ginty family from?

You can see how Mc Ginty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Ginty family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Ginty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mc Ginty families living in Yukon Territory. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mc Ginty's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Mc Ginty families in 1911.
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What did your Mc Ginty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Ginty. 17% of Mc Ginty men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Mc Ginty women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Ginty were Clerk and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housework
    8%

What Mc Ginty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mc Ginty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Ginty 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 800 immigration records available for the last name Mc Ginty. 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 689 military records available for the last name Mc Ginty. For the veterans among your Mc Ginty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Ginty lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Mc Ginty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mc Ginty in 1955 was 21, and 52 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Ginty 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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