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Mcninch Family History

Mcninch Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim) and Scottish (Ayrshire): shortened form of McAninch.

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


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Where is the Mcninch family from?

You can see how Mcninch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcninch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcninch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mcninch families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcninch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcninch families in 1911.
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What did your Mcninch ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcninch. 34% of Mcninch 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
    34%
  • Tinsmith
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcninch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcninch 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Mcninch. 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 Mcninch. For the veterans among your Mcninch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcninch lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcninch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcninch in 1953 was 58, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcninch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcninch 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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