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Mcgarrey Family History

Mcgarrey 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, Mcgarey, Mcgaffey, Mcgarrah, Mccarney, Mclarney

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Where is the Mcgarrey family from?

You can see how Mcgarrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgarrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Mcgarrey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 24% of all the recorded Mcgarrey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcgarrey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgarrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgarrey ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Contractor
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgarrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarrey 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarrey. 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 196 military records available for the last name Mcgarrey. For the veterans among your Mcgarrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarrey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgarrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcgarrey in 1966 was 64, and 62 in 2002.

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