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Mcgimpsey Family History

Mcgimpsey Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish (southwestern): from Gaelic Mac Dhíomasaigh ‘son of Díomasach’ an adjectival name meaning ‘proud haughty’

from Gaelic díomas ‘pride’.

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


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Where is the Mcgimpsey family from?

You can see how Mcgimpsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgimpsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgimpsey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Mcgimpsey families living in Cumberland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mcgimpsey's in United Kingdom. Cumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcgimpsey families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgimpsey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 588 immigration records available for the last name Mcgimpsey. 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 396 military records available for the last name Mcgimpsey. For the veterans among your Mcgimpsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgimpsey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgimpsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcgimpsey in 1945 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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