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Mcgerald Family History

Mcgerald 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: Gerald, Gerard, Mczeal, Mcgrail, Hegewald, Mcdonald, Mcgrath, Gerold

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Where is the Mcgerald family from?

You can see how Mcgerald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgerald family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcgerald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mcgerald family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgerald's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgerald families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgerald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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What did your Mcgerald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Propericial Chauffeur was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgerald. 50% of Mcgerald men worked as a Propericial Chauffeur.

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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

  • Propericial Chauffeur
    50%
  • Patrolman
    50%

What Mcgerald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Mcgerald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgerald 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 Mcgerald. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mcgerald. For the veterans among your Mcgerald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgerald lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgerald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcgerald in 1957 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgerald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgerald 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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