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Mcguerty Family History

Mcguerty 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: Mcgourty, Mcquerry, Mcgorty, Mcgarty, Mcguirt, Mcsherry, Mcguffey

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Where is the Mcguerty family from?

You can see how Mcguerty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguerty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcguerty families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mcguerty families living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcguerty's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Mcguerty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguerty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcguerty ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Mcguerty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguerty 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcguerty. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mcguerty. For the veterans among your Mcguerty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguerty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguerty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcguerty in 1964 was 72, and 63 in 2004.

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