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Mcguinn Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McQuinn .

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


Similar surnames: Mcglinn, Mccuin, Guinn, Mcguirt, Mcgurn, Mcquinn, Mcgugan, Mcgrann

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Where is the Mcguinn family from?

You can see how Mcguinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguinn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mcguinn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcguinn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcguinn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguinn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcguinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcguinn. 22% of Mcguinn men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mcguinn women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcguinn were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Mcguinn lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcguinn in 1951 was 55, and 79 in 2004.

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