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Maguirk Family History

Maguirk 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: Mcguirk, Maguire, Magouirk, Mcguire, Mcguirl, Mcgurk, Macguire

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Where is the Maguirk family from?

You can see how Maguirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maguirk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maguirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Maguirk families living in Alabama. This was about 86% of all the recorded Maguirk's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Maguirk families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Maguirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maguirk 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Maguirk. 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 51 military records available for the last name Maguirk. For the veterans among your Maguirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maguirk lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Maguirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Maguirk in 1972 was 77, and 74 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maguirk 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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