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Mcgar Family History

Mcgar 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: Magar, Mcgaw, Mcgarr, Mcgary, Magyar, Ungar, Mar, Melgar, Mcnair, Nagar

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
340	Military Records
225	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

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Where is the Mcgar family from?

You can see how Mcgar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcgar family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgar's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Mcgar families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgar 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 Mcgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgar. 60% of Mcgar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcgar women worked as a Cook.

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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.

Laborer

60%

Farmer

40%

Cook

100%

What Mcgar family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Mcgar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 225 immigration records available for the last name Mcgar. 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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Military Records

There are 340 military records available for the last name Mcgar. For the veterans among your Mcgar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcgar in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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Mcgar Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Magar, Mcgaw, Mcgarr, Mcgary, Magyar, Ungar, Mar, Melgar, Mcnair, Nagar

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
340	Military Records
225	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
4K	Member Trees

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Mcgar family from?

View Census Data for Mcgar

What did your Mcgar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgar. 60% of Mcgar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcgar women worked as a Cook.

View Census Data for Mcgar

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Laborer

60%

Farmer

40%

Cook

100%

What Mcgar family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of Mcgar family history

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What is the average Mcgar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcgar in 1964 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcgar family tree

Explore Your Tree

Mcgar Family History

Mcgar Surname Meaning

9,000 record(s) for Mcgar

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Where is the Mcgar family from?

What did your Mcgar ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Mcgar family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcgar family history

What is the average Mcgar lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcgar family tree

Search for another surname

Mcgar Surname Meaning

9,000 record(s) for Mcgar

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Mcgar family from?

What did your Mcgar ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Mcgar family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcgar family history

What is the average Mcgar lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcgar family tree

Search for another surname