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Mcganty Family History

Mcganty 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: Mcginty, Mcgarty, Mcnaney, Mcgarity, Canty, Mcgarry, Mchaney, Mcgath

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Where is the Mcganty family from?

You can see how Mcganty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcganty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcganty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mcganty families living in Illinois. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcganty's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcganty families in 1880.
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What did your Mcganty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcganty. 100% of Mcganty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Mcganty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcganty 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Mcganty. 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 103 military records available for the last name Mcganty. For the veterans among your Mcganty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcganty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcganty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mcganty in 1962 was 82, and 50 in 2003.

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