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Mcginness Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGinnis .

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


Similar surnames: Mcginnes, Mcginniss, Mcguinness, Mcguiness, Mcinnes, Mcginnis

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Where is the Mcginness family from?

You can see how Mcginness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcginness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcginness families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mcginness family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcginness's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Mcginness families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcginness surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcginness ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcginness. 100% of Mcginness 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mcginness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcginness 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcginness. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mcginness. For the veterans among your Mcginness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcginness lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mcginness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcginness in 1949 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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