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Mcgilvray Family History

Mcgilvray Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McGillivray.

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


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Where is the Mcgilvray family from?

You can see how Mcgilvray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgilvray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgilvray families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 11 Mcgilvray families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Mcgilvray's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcgilvray families in 1911.
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What did your Mcgilvray ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcgilvray. 38% of Mcgilvray men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    38%
  • Farmers Son
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Mcgilvray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgilvray 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgilvray. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcgilvray. For the veterans among your Mcgilvray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgilvray lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgilvray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcgilvray in 1955 was 50, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgilvray 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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