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Mcglinn Family History

Mcglinn Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGlynn.

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


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Where is the Mcglinn family from?

You can see how Mcglinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglinn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mcglinn family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcglinn's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcglinn families in 1911.
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What did your Mcglinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcglinn. 46% of Mcglinn men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Mcglinn women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcglinn 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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Barber
    19%
  • Helper
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcglinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcglinn 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 Mcglinn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcglinn. For the veterans among your Mcglinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglinn lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcglinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcglinn in 1943 was 38, and 71 in 2004.

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