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Megguire Family History

Megguire 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, Deguire, Maguire, Macguire, Maggiore, Mcguirk, Heggie

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Where is the Megguire family from?

You can see how Megguire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Megguire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Megguire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Megguire family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Megguire's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Megguire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Megguire 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 120 census records available for the last name Megguire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Megguire 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Megguire. 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 24 military records available for the last name Megguire. For the veterans among your Megguire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Megguire lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Megguire 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Megguire

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