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Mcgarr Family History

Mcgarr Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGirr.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcgarr family from?

You can see how Mcgarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 55 Mcgarr families living in Cumberland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mcgarr's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcgarr families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgarr. 85% of Mcgarr 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
    85%
  • Military Gardens Machine Heavy Worker
    8%
  • Cook Unemployed
    8%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcgarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarr 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarr. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcgarr. For the veterans among your Mcgarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarr lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcgarr in 1952 was 45, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgarr 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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