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Macgilvrey Family History

Macgilvrey 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, Mcgivney, Mcgilvary, Mcgilvery, Macgillivray, Mackley

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Where is the Macgilvrey family from?

You can see how Macgilvrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgilvrey family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Macgilvrey families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Macgilvrey families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macgilvrey's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macgilvrey families in 1851.
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What did your Macgilvrey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Macgilvrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgilvrey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Macgilvrey. 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 Macgilvrey. For the veterans among your Macgilvrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgilvrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Macgilvrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Macgilvrey in 1963 was 83, and 101 in 1992.

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