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Mcguie Family History

Mcguie 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: Mcguire, Mcgue, Mcghie, Mcguirk, Mcguane, Mcguff, Mcgee, Magie

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Where is the Mcguie family from?

You can see how Mcguie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguie family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Mcguie families living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcguie's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Mcguie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguie 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 Mcguie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcguie. 34% of Mcguie men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Contractor
    34%
  • Retired
    34%

What Mcguie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Mcguie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguie 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mcguie. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mcguie. For the veterans among your Mcguie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguie lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcguie

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