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Mcginnity Family History

Mcginnity Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGinty.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcginnity family from?

You can see how Mcginnity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcginnity family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcginnity families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Mcginnity families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Mcginnity's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcginnity families in 1891.
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What did your Mcginnity ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcginnity. 39% of Mcginnity men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Mcginnity women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcginnity were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Mcginnity family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcginnity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcginnity 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 820 immigration records available for the last name Mcginnity. 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 485 military records available for the last name Mcginnity. For the veterans among your Mcginnity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcginnity lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mcginnity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcginnity in 1959 was 64, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcginnity 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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