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Mcgilvry 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.

Where is the Mcgilvry family from?

You can see how Mcgilvry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgilvry family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Mcgilvry families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mcgilvry families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgilvry's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgilvry families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgilvry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcgilvry family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 325 census records available for the last name Mcgilvry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgilvry census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcgilvry. 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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Military Records

There are 40 military records available for the last name Mcgilvry. For the veterans among your Mcgilvry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgilvry lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Mcgilvry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcgilvry in 1969 was 55, and 90 in 2001.

Mcgilvry Surname Meaning

Where is the Mcgilvry family from?

What Mcgilvry family records will you find?

What is the average Mcgilvry lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Mcgilvry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcgilvry in 1969 was 55, and 90 in 2001.

213	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
40	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
325	Census and Voter Lists
279	Member Trees

213	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
40	Military Records
11	Immigration Records
325	Census and Voter Lists
279	Member Trees

Mcgilvry Family History