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Mcguere Family History

Mcguere 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: Mcguire, Mcguirk, Mcguane, Mcgee, Mcgurl, Mcguirl, Maguire, Mcgue

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Where is the Mcguere family from?

You can see how Mcguere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguere family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcguere families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 3 Mcguere families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcguere's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcguere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguere 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 Mcguere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcguere. 60% of Mcguere men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Accountant
    20%
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What Mcguere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Mcguere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguere 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Mcguere. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcguere. For the veterans among your Mcguere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguere lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Mcguere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcguere in 1990 was 70, and 67 in 1994.

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