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Magarry Family History

Magarry Surname Meaning

from Mag Fhearadhaigh see McGarry.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Magarry family from?

You can see how Magarry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magarry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Magarry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Magarry families living in Lancashire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Magarry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Magarry families in 1891.
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What did your Magarry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Magarry. 100% of Magarry 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

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Passenger Lists

There are 145 immigration records available for the last name Magarry. 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 56 military records available for the last name Magarry. For the veterans among your Magarry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magarry lifespan?

Average Magarry life expectancy in 1970 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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