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Mcgure Family History

Mcgure 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: Mcguire, Mcgurl, Mcgue, Mclure, Mcgurk, Mcgurn, Mazure, Mcclure

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Where is the Mcgure family from?

You can see how Mcgure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgure family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcgure family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcgure's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Mcgure families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgure surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgure ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgure. 38% of Mcgure men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    38%
  • Bell Maker
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Labor
    13%
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What Mcgure family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgure 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Mcgure. 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 142 military records available for the last name Mcgure. For the veterans among your Mcgure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgure lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Mcgure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcgure in 1974 was 84, and 57 in 1987.

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