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Mcglathery Family History

Mcglathery Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGladdery an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gleadra.

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


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Where is the Mcglathery family from?

You can see how Mcglathery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcglathery family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcglathery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Mcglathery families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcglathery's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcglathery families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcglathery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcglathery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcglathery. 27% of Mcglathery men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Mcglathery women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcglathery were Farming and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Carpenter
    27%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Mcglathery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcglathery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcglathery 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Mcglathery. 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 577 military records available for the last name Mcglathery. For the veterans among your Mcglathery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcglathery lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcglathery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcglathery in 1958 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcglathery

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcglathery 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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