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Mcgarvy Family History

Mcgarvy 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: Mcgarvey, Mcgarry, Mcgarty, Mcgarey, Mcgary, Mccary, Mcgarity

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Where is the Mcgarvy family from?

You can see how Mcgarvy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarvy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgarvy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Mcgarvy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgarvy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcgarvy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgarvy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcgarvy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Mcgarvy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarvy 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarvy. 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 106 military records available for the last name Mcgarvy. For the veterans among your Mcgarvy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarvy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgarvy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcgarvy in 1961 was 68, and 51 in 2003.

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