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Mcgillvrey Family History

Mcgillvrey 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: Mcgillivray, Mcgilvray, Mcgillen, Mcginley, Mcgivney, Mcgilberry

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Where is the Mcgillvrey family from?

You can see how Mcgillvrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgillvrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcgillvrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Mcgillvrey families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgillvrey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcgillvrey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgillvrey 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 Mcgillvrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgillvrey. 100% of Mcgillvrey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Mcgillvrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Mcgillvrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgillvrey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcgillvrey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mcgillvrey. For the veterans among your Mcgillvrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgillvrey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgillvrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcgillvrey in 1953 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgillvrey 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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