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Mcgarey Family History

Mcgarey Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McGarry.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcgarey family from?

You can see how Mcgarey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgarey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Mcgarey families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgarey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcgarey families in 1911.
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What did your Mcgarey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgarey. 50% of Mcgarey 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Mcgarey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcgarey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarey 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarey. 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 758 military records available for the last name Mcgarey. For the veterans among your Mcgarey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgarey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mcgarey in 1950 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgarey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgarey 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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