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Meguire Family History

Meguire 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, Mcguirk, Guire, Mcguirl, Alguire, Mcquire

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Where is the Meguire family from?

You can see how Meguire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meguire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Meguire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Meguire families living in Lancashire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Meguire's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Meguire families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meguire 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 Meguire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Meguire. 32% of Meguire men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    32%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Manager
    13%

What Meguire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meguire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meguire 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 416 immigration records available for the last name Meguire. 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 267 military records available for the last name Meguire. For the veterans among your Meguire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meguire lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Meguire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Meguire in 1964 was 83, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Meguire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meguire 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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