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Mcgourk Family History

Mcgourk 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: Mcgurk, Mcguirk, Mcgourty, Mcgough, Mcgorry, Mcgurl, Magouirk

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Where is the Mcgourk family from?

You can see how Mcgourk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgourk family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgourk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Mcgourk families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcgourk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mcgourk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgourk 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 Mcgourk ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pensioner R N was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgourk. 100% of Mcgourk men worked as a Pensioner R N.

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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 1939

  • Pensioner R N
    100%

What Mcgourk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Mcgourk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgourk 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Mcgourk. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcgourk. For the veterans among your Mcgourk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgourk lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Mcgourk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcgourk in 1968 was 73, and 96 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgourk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgourk 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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