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Mcsourley Family History

Mcsourley 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: Mcsorley, Mccurley, Murley, Morley, Curley, Mccauley, Corley, Coursey

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Where is the Mcsourley family from?

You can see how Mcsourley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsourley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Mcsourley families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Mcsourley families living in Midlothian. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcsourley's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcsourley families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsourley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Mcsourley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsourley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mcsourley. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mcsourley. For the veterans among your Mcsourley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsourley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsourley 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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