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Mcgirk Family History

Mcgirk 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: Mcguirk, Mcgirr, Mcgurk, Mcgirt, Mcgill, Mcguire, Mcginn, Mcgurl

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Where is the Mcgirk family from?

You can see how Mcgirk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgirk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgirk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mcgirk families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcgirk's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgirk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgirk 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 Mcgirk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgirk. 34% of Mcgirk men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%

What Mcgirk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcgirk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgirk 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Mcgirk. 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 409 military records available for the last name Mcgirk. For the veterans among your Mcgirk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgirk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgirk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcgirk in 1963 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgirk 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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