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Mcgurney Family History

Mcgurney 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: Mcburney, Mcguffey, Mccurley, Mcgarvey, Mccarney, Mclarney, Mcgivney

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Where is the Mcgurney family from?

You can see how Mcgurney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgurney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgurney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mcgurney families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcgurney's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mcgurney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgurney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgurney ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Mcgurney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgurney 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Mcgurney. 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 22 military records available for the last name Mcgurney. For the veterans among your Mcgurney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgurney lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgurney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcgurney in 1986 was 83, and 91 in 1999.

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