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Mcgarrigle Family History

Mcgarrigle Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Fhearghail ‘son of Fearghal’ a personal name composed of the elements fear ‘man’ + gal ‘courage’.

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


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Where is the Mcgarrigle family from?

You can see how Mcgarrigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarrigle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgarrigle families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Mcgarrigle families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mcgarrigle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcgarrigle families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgarrigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgarrigle. 100% of Mcgarrigle 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcgarrigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarrigle 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 Mcgarrigle. 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 946 military records available for the last name Mcgarrigle. For the veterans among your Mcgarrigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgarrigle lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgarrigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcgarrigle in 1959 was 26, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgarrigle 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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