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Mcgauly Family History

Mcgauly 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: Mcgauley, Mccauley, Mcnally, Mcgarry, Mcaulay, Mcauley, Mclaury

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Where is the Mcgauly family from?

You can see how Mcgauly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgauly family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgauly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mcgauly families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgauly's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mcgauly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgauly 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 349 census records available for the last name Mcgauly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgauly 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 Mcgauly. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mcgauly. For the veterans among your Mcgauly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgauly lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgauly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcgauly in 1959 was 53, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgauly 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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