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McKinley

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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Scottish

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Anglicized form of MacFhionnlaigh. This name was borne by the American president William McKinley (1843-1901), who was assassinated.

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VariantsFindlay, Finlay, Finley, Kinley(Scottish) MacFhionnlaigh(Scottish Gaelic)

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Entry updated April 5, 2022

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