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Mcgory Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGorry .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mcgrory, Mcgary, Mcgorty, Mcglory, Mcgoey, Mccory, Gory, Mcgeary

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Where is the Mcgory family from?

You can see how Mcgory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgory families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mcgory families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgory's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcgory families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgory surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgory ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgory. 72% of Mcgory men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Mcgory women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgory were Fireman and Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Fireman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Maid
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcgory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgory 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Mcgory. 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 194 military records available for the last name Mcgory. For the veterans among your Mcgory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgory lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgory life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcgory in 1963 was 85, and 84 in 2002.

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