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Mcgie Family History

Mcgie 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: Mcgee, Magie, Mcgue, Mckie, Mcghie, Marie, Mcgill, Bogie, Magin

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Where is the Mcgie family from?

You can see how Mcgie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 3 Mcgie families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcgie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcgie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgie. 50% of Mcgie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcgie women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Common Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgie 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Mcgie. 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 192 military records available for the last name Mcgie. For the veterans among your Mcgie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgie lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcgie in 1967 was 53, and 72 in 2002.

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