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Mcgilvery Family History

Mcgilvery Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McGillivray.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcgilvery family from?

You can see how Mcgilvery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgilvery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgilvery families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Mcgilvery families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mcgilvery's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgilvery families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgilvery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgilvery. 15% of Mcgilvery men worked as a Truck Driver and 25% of Mcgilvery women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgilvery were Farm Operator and Housewife.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Clerk In Lod
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcgilvery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgilvery 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 Mcgilvery. 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 978 military records available for the last name Mcgilvery. For the veterans among your Mcgilvery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgilvery lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgilvery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgilvery in 1950 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgilvery 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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