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Mc Garity Family History

Mc Garity 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: Mcgarity, Mcgarrity, Mcgarty, Mcgarvey, Charity, Mcgarry, Mccarty

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Where is the Mc Garity family from?

You can see how Mc Garity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Garity family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Garity families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Mc Garity families living in Georgia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mc Garity's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Mc Garity families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Garity 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 Mc Garity ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Garity. 100% of Mc Garity 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Garity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Garity 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Mc Garity. 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 146 military records available for the last name Mc Garity. For the veterans among your Mc Garity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Garity lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Mc Garity life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mc Garity in 1979 was 71, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Garity

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Garity 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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