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Mcgerigle Family History

Mcgerigle 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: Mcgonigle, Mcgarrigle, Geigle, Mcgeorge, Mericle, Mcgonagle

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Where is the Mcgerigle family from?

You can see how Mcgerigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgerigle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcgerigle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mcgerigle family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgerigle's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcgerigle families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgerigle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Mcgerigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgerigle 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcgerigle. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mcgerigle. For the veterans among your Mcgerigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgerigle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgerigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcgerigle in 1963 was 58, and 73 in 2002.

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