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Mcgharry Family History

Mcgharry 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: Mcgarry, Mcsharry, Mcsherry, Mcgorry, Mchardy, Mcgeary, Mcgarr

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Where is the Mcgharry family from?

You can see how Mcgharry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgharry family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Mcgharry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mcgharry family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgharry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgharry families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Mcgharry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgharry 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcgharry. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcgharry. For the veterans among your Mcgharry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgharry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgharry 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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