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Mcgarety Family History

Mcgarety 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, Mcgarty, Mcgarey, Mcgarvey, Mcgarry, Mccarty, Mcgorty

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Where is the Mcgarety family from?

You can see how Mcgarety families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarety family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgarety families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mcgarety families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgarety's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgarety families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgarety surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Mcgarety. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarety 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarety. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcgarety. For the veterans among your Mcgarety ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarety lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Mcgarety life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcgarety in 1971 was 78, and 94 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgarety 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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