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Mcgorman Name Meaning

from Mac Gormáin see Gorman .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Mcdorman, Gorman, Moorman, Mcmorran, Mcgowan, O'gorman, Corman

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Where is the Mcgorman family from?

You can see how Mcgorman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgorman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgorman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Mcgorman families living in Manitoba. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mcgorman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcgorman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgorman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgorman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcgorman. 67% of Mcgorman 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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Labourer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgorman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgorman 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 768 immigration records available for the last name Mcgorman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 306 military records available for the last name Mcgorman. For the veterans among your Mcgorman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgorman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgorman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcgorman in 1965 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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