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Mcgarvick Family History

Mcgarvick 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: Mccarrick, Mcgavock, Garlick, Garrick, Carrick, Mcgarvey, Garnick

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Where is the Mcgarvick family from?

You can see how Mcgarvick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgarvick family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgarvick families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Mcgarvick family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgarvick's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgarvick families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Mcgarvick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgarvick 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mcgarvick. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcgarvick. For the veterans among your Mcgarvick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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