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Meginnis Family History

Meginnis 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, Maginnis, Mcinnis, Mcginnes, Mcginniss, Minnis, Mckinnis

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Where is the Meginnis family from?

You can see how Meginnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meginnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meginnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Meginnis families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Meginnis's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Meginnis families in 1891.
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What did your Meginnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meginnis. 43% of Meginnis men worked as a Clerk and 50% of Meginnis women worked as a Manager. Some less common occupations for Americans named Meginnis were Operator and Housewife. .

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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

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Meginnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meginnis 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Meginnis. 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 195 military records available for the last name Meginnis. For the veterans among your Meginnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meginnis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Meginnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meginnis in 1960 was 43, and 87 in 2004.

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