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Mcgarva Family History

Mcgarva Surname Meaning

Scottish anglicization of Mac Gairbhshíth see McGarvey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcgarva family from?

You can see how Mcgarva families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarva family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgarva families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 61 Mcgarva families living in Ayrshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Mcgarva's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcgarva families in 1841.
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What did your Mcgarva ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgarva. 34% of Mcgarva men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Part Owner
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgarva. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarva 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 748 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarva. 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 275 military records available for the last name Mcgarva. For the veterans among your Mcgarva ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarva lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgarva life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcgarva in 1964 was 75, and 18 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgarva 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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