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Mcgillivary Family History

Mcgillivary Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McGillivray .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgilvary, Mcgilvery, Mcgilvray, Macgillivray, Mcmillian, Mcgillivray

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Where is the Mcgillivary family from?

You can see how Mcgillivary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgillivary family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgillivary families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Mcgillivary families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mcgillivary's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcgillivary families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgillivary surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgillivary ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgillivary. 100% of Mcgillivary women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcgillivary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgillivary 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 858 immigration records available for the last name Mcgillivary. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 383 military records available for the last name Mcgillivary. For the veterans among your Mcgillivary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgillivary lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgillivary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcgillivary in 1963 was 84, and 64 in 2003.

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