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Mcgoey Family History

Mcgoey Surname Meaning

Irish (Leitrim and Longford): variant of McGaughey.

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


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Where is the Mcgoey family from?

You can see how Mcgoey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgoey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgoey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcgoey families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgoey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgoey families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgoey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assistant Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgoey. 100% of Mcgoey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcgoey women worked as an Assistant Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assistant Operator
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 595 immigration records available for the last name Mcgoey. 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 397 military records available for the last name Mcgoey. For the veterans among your Mcgoey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgoey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgoey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcgoey in 1951 was 23, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgoey 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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