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Mc Ruinnon Family History

Mc Ruinnon Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mckinnon, Mcclinton, Mccrimmon, Mcgannon, Mckennon, Mcconnon

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Where is the Mc Ruinnon family from?

You can see how Mc Ruinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Ruinnon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mc Ruinnon families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Ruinnon's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mc Ruinnon families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mc Ruinnon ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Mc Ruinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Ruinnon 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mc Ruinnon. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mc Ruinnon. For the veterans among your Mc Ruinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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