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Mcgarty Family History

Mcgarty Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of McGarity.

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


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Where is the Mcgarty family from?

You can see how Mcgarty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgarty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Mcgarty families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgarty's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcgarty families in 1911.
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What did your Mcgarty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgarty. 47% of Mcgarty men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Mcgarty women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgarty were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    47%
  • Repair Man
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

What Mcgarty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgarty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarty 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarty. 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 446 military records available for the last name Mcgarty. For the veterans among your Mcgarty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarty lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgarty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcgarty in 1961 was 45, and 86 in 2003.

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