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Mcgarian Family History

Mcgarian 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: Magarian, Mcgarrah, Mcgarity, Mccartan, Mcgahan, Marian, Mcgavin

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Where is the Mcgarian family from?

You can see how Mcgarian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Mcgarian families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mcgarian family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgarian's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcgarian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgarian 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 Mcgarian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Doffer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgarian. 100% of Mcgarian men worked as a Doffer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Doffer
    100%

What Mcgarian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Mcgarian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarian 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarian. 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 military records available for the last name Mcgarian. For the veterans among your Mcgarian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgarian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcgarian in 1972 was 60, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgarian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgarian 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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