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Mckinniss Family History

Mckinniss Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McInnis.

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


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Where is the Mckinniss family from?

You can see how Mckinniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckinniss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mckinniss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Mckinniss families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mckinniss's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mckinniss families in 1880.
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What did your Mckinniss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckinniss. 28% of Mckinniss men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%

What Mckinniss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Mckinniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckinniss 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Mckinniss. 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 169 military records available for the last name Mckinniss. For the veterans among your Mckinniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckinniss lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mckinniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mckinniss in 1960 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mckinniss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckinniss 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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