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Mcginiss Family History

Mcginiss 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: Mcginniss, Mcginnis, Mcginness, Mcginnes, Mcguiness, Mckinniss

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Where is the Mcginiss family from?

You can see how Mcginiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcginiss family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcginiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Mcginiss families living in Connecticut. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mcginiss's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Mcginiss families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Mcginiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcginiss 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcginiss. 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 39 military records available for the last name Mcginiss. For the veterans among your Mcginiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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