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Mcgorty Family History

Mcgorty Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGourty.

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


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Where is the Mcgorty family from?

You can see how Mcgorty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgorty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgorty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Mcgorty families living in Illinois. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mcgorty's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcgorty families in 1880.
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What did your Mcgorty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgorty. 100% of Mcgorty men worked as a Labor and 100% of Mcgorty women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mcgorty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgorty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgorty 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Mcgorty. 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 226 military records available for the last name Mcgorty. For the veterans among your Mcgorty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgorty lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgorty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcgorty in 1957 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgorty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgorty 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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