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Macgilfrey Family History

Macgilfrey 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: Mcgilvray, Mccaffrey, Mackley, Alfrey, Mcgaffey, Childrey, Mcguffey

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Where is the Macgilfrey family from?

You can see how Macgilfrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgilfrey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macgilfrey family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Macgilfrey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Macgilfrey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macgilfrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macgilfrey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Macgilfrey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Macgilfrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgilfrey 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 immigration records available for the last name Macgilfrey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Macgilfrey. For the veterans among your Macgilfrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgilfrey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Macgilfrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Macgilfrey in 1967 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

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