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Macgillivray Family History

Macgillivray Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McGillivray.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macgillivray family from?

You can see how Macgillivray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgillivray family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macgillivray families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 11 Macgillivray families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macgillivray's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macgillivray families in 1891.
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What did your Macgillivray ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macgillivray. 100% of Macgillivray women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Macgillivray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgillivray 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Macgillivray. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macgillivray. For the veterans among your Macgillivray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgillivray lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Macgillivray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Macgillivray in 1943 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macgillivray 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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