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Magorty Family History

Magorty 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: Mcgorty, Mcgourty, Mcgorry, Marty, Hagerty, Hagarty, Mcgarty, Mcgory

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Where is the Magorty family from?

You can see how Magorty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Magorty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Magorty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Magorty families living in California. This was about 78% of all the recorded Magorty's in USA. California had the highest population of Magorty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Magorty 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 Magorty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Magorty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Magorty 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Magorty. 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 42 military records available for the last name Magorty. For the veterans among your Magorty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Magorty lifespan?

Average Magorty life expectancy in 1967 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Magorty 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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