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Mcgauley Family History

Mcgauley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCauley.

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


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Where is the Mcgauley family from?

You can see how Mcgauley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgauley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgauley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 66 Mcgauley families living in Lancashire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Mcgauley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgauley families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgauley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgauley. 63% of Mcgauley 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
    63%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    13%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Housework
    13%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcgauley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgauley 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Mcgauley. 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 839 military records available for the last name Mcgauley. For the veterans among your Mcgauley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgauley lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgauley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcgauley in 1948 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgauley 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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