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Mcguiar Family History

Mcguiar 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, Mcguire, Mcguigan, Aguiar, Mcgirr, Mcguirl, Mcgugan, Mcguyer

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Where is the Mcguiar family from?

You can see how Mcguiar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguiar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguiar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcguiar family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcguiar's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Mcguiar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguiar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Mcguiar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguiar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcguiar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcguiar. For the veterans among your Mcguiar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguiar lifespan?

Average Mcguiar life expectancy in 1961 was 60 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcguiar 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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