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Mcguyer Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGuire .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgue, Mctier, Mcguirl, Mcghee, Mcgowen, Mcgurn, Mcbryar, Mcguirt

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Where is the Mcguyer family from?

You can see how Mcguyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mcguyer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcguyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcguyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcguyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcguyer. 53% of Mcguyer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcguyer women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Mcguyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcguyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguyer 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Mcguyer. 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 365 military records available for the last name Mcguyer. For the veterans among your Mcguyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguyer lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcguyer in 1957 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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