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Mcjennis Family History

Mcjennis 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: Mcginnis, Mcinnis, Mcmannis, Mckinnis, Magennis, Dennis, Mclennan

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Where is the Mcjennis family from?

You can see how Mcjennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcjennis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcjennis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcjennis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcjennis families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Mcjennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcjennis 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mcjennis. 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 military records available for the last name Mcjennis. For the veterans among your Mcjennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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