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Mc Garrity Family History

Mc Garrity 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: Mcgarrity, Mcgarity, Mcgarry, Garrity, Mcgarty, Mccarrick, Mcgarvey

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Where is the Mc Garrity family from?

You can see how Mc Garrity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Garrity family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Garrity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 60 Mc Garrity families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mc Garrity's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Garrity families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Garrity 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 Mc Garrity ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mc Garrity family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Garrity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Garrity 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Mc Garrity. 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 189 military records available for the last name Mc Garrity. For the veterans among your Mc Garrity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Garrity lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1997, in the United States, Mc Garrity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mc Garrity in 1984 was 43, and 79 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Garrity

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Garrity 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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