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Mcgar Family History

Mcgar 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: Magar, Mcgaw, Mcgarr, Mcgary, Magyar, Ungar, Mar, Melgar, Mcnair

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Where is the Mcgar family from?

You can see how Mcgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Mcgar families living in Georgia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mcgar's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mcgar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgar. 60% of Mcgar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcgar women worked as a Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgar 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Mcgar. 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 340 military records available for the last name Mcgar. For the veterans among your Mcgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcgar in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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