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Mc Gee Family History

Mc Gee 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: Mcgee, Mingee, Mcafee, Mcabee, Mcbee, Mcnee, Mcphee, Mcatee, Magee

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Where is the Mc Gee family from?

You can see how Mc Gee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Gee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Gee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 200 Mc Gee families living in Lancashire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mc Gee's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Gee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Gee 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 Gee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Gee. 39% of Mc Gee men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Mc Gee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Gee were Coal Hewer (retired) and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    12%
  • Coal Hewer (retired)
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 89,000 census records available for the last name Mc Gee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Gee 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Gee. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Mc Gee. For the veterans among your Mc Gee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Gee lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Gee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mc Gee in 1956 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Gee 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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