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Mcgirney Family History

Mcgirney 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: Mcgivney, Mcgibney, Mckinney, Mcgarvey, Mccarney, Mcginty, Mcginley

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Where is the Mcgirney family from?

You can see how Mcgirney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgirney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgirney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcgirney family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgirney's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcgirney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgirney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgirney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgirney. 100% of Mcgirney 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Mcgirney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgirney 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mcgirney. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mcgirney. For the veterans among your Mcgirney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgirney lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Mcgirney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcgirney in 1971 was 75, and 95 in 2000.

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