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Mcgue Family History

Mcgue Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McCoy. Compare McHugh.

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


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Where is the Mcgue family from?

You can see how Mcgue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Mcgue family living in Alberta. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcgue's in Canada. Alberta and 3 other provinces had the highest population of Mcgue families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgue 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 Mcgue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgue. 69% of Mcgue men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Mcgue women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgue were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    69%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Farm Cropper
    14%
  • Graduate Nurse
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Mcgue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcgue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgue 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Mcgue. 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 532 military records available for the last name Mcgue. For the veterans among your Mcgue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgue lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Mcgue in 1952 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgue 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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