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Mcgenty Family History

Mcgenty 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: Mcginty, Mcgeeney, Mchenry, Mcgeady, Mcgeary, Mcgorty, Mcgarty

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Where is the Mcgenty family from?

You can see how Mcgenty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgenty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcgenty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mcgenty families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgenty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgenty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgenty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcgenty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgenty. 38% of Mcgenty men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcgenty women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Waiter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Mcgenty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgenty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgenty 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Mcgenty. 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 121 military records available for the last name Mcgenty. For the veterans among your Mcgenty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgenty lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Mcgenty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcgenty in 1959 was 50, and 70 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgenty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgenty 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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