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Mcgerr Family History

Mcgerr 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: Mcgirr, Mcgarr, Mager, Mclear, Mcgorry, Mcgarry, Moger, Meger, Mcgee

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Where is the Mcgerr family from?

You can see how Mcgerr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgerr family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgerr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mcgerr families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcgerr's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcgerr families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgerr surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgerr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgerr. 43% of Mcgerr men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcgerr women worked as a Typist. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%
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What Mcgerr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Mcgerr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgerr 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Mcgerr. 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 120 military records available for the last name Mcgerr. For the veterans among your Mcgerr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgerr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mcgerr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcgerr in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2001.

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