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Mcguin Family History

Mcguin Surname Meaning

from Mag Coinn see McQuinn. Confusion is possible with McGinn.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcguin family from?

You can see how Mcguin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Mcguin families living in Quebec. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mcguin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcguin families in 1911.
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What did your Mcguin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcguin. 67% of Mcguin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Mcguin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguin 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 Mcguin. 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 691 military records available for the last name Mcguin. For the veterans among your Mcguin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcguin in 1960 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcguin 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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