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Mcgeoy Family History

Mcgeoy 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: Mcevoy, Mccoy, Mcvoy, Mcleod, Mcgeady, Mcroy, Mccloy, Mcgee, Mcvey

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Where is the Mcgeoy family from?

You can see how Mcgeoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgeoy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgeoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcgeoy families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgeoy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcgeoy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Mcgeoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgeoy 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mcgeoy. 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 129 military records available for the last name Mcgeoy. For the veterans among your Mcgeoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgeoy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgeoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcgeoy in 1957 was 50, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgeoy 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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