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Mccainey Family History

Mccainey 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: Mccarney, Mccauley, Mccartney, Mcnaney, Mclarney, Mccraney, Mccaskey

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Where is the Mccainey family from?

You can see how Mccainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccainey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mccainey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mccainey families living in Tennessee. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mccainey's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Mccainey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Mccainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccainey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mccainey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mccainey. For the veterans among your Mccainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccainey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Mccainey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mccainey in 1971 was 46, and 59 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccainey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccainey 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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