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Mcgarley Family History

Mcgarley Surname 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: Mcgarvey, Mccarley, Mcgarey, Mcgauley, Marley, Mccauley, Mcgaffey

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Where is the Mcgarley family from?

You can see how Mcgarley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarley family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgarley families were found in USA in 1840, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Mcgarley families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgarley's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcgarley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgarley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mcgarley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarley 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarley. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcgarley. For the veterans among your Mcgarley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgarley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgarley

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