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Mcgarraghy Family History

Mcgarraghy 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: Mcgarrah, Mcgarry, Mcgarrigle, Mcgaughy, Mcgarrity, Mcconaghy

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Where is the Mcgarraghy family from?

You can see how Mcgarraghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarraghy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcgarraghy families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Mcgarraghy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgarraghy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgarraghy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgarraghy 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 185 census records available for the last name Mcgarraghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarraghy 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarraghy. 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 36 military records available for the last name Mcgarraghy. For the veterans among your Mcgarraghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarraghy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgarraghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mcgarraghy in 1967 was 80, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgarraghy 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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