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Macguire Family Origin

Where is the Macguire family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Macguire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macguire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macguire families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Macguire family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macguire's in the USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Macguire families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macguire surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Macguire Family Occupations

    What did your Macguire ancestors do for a living?

    In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Macguire. 9% of Macguire men worked as a Salesman and 11% of Macguire women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macguire were New Worker and Teacher

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    Top Male Occupations in 1940

    • Salesman
      9%
    • Clerk
      6%
    • Mechanic
      6%
    • New Worker
      6%

    Top Female Occupations in 1940

    • Clerk
      11%
    • Housekeeper
      11%
    • Maid
      11%
    • Teacher
      11%

    *We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

    Macguire Historical Records

    What Macguire family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Macguire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macguire census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Macguire

    Passenger List

    There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macguire. 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 Card

    There are 414 military records available for the last name Macguire. For the veterans among your Macguire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Macguire Life Expectancy

    What is the average Macguire lifespan?

    Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Macguire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Macguire in 1954 was 52, and 82 in 2003.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macguire

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macguire ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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