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Mcgimsey Family History

Mcgimsey Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Dhíomasaigh ‘son of Díomasach’ a byname meaning ‘proud haughty’ from díomas ‘pride’.

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


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Where is the Mcgimsey family from?

You can see how Mcgimsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgimsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcgimsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Mcgimsey families living in North Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcgimsey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mcgimsey families in 1880.
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What did your Mcgimsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgimsey. 50% of Mcgimsey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcgimsey women worked as a Cashier.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Mcgimsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgimsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgimsey 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Mcgimsey. 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 269 military records available for the last name Mcgimsey. For the veterans among your Mcgimsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgimsey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgimsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Mcgimsey in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgimsey 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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