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Mcgorry Family History

Mcgorry Surname Meaning

Irish (Cavan): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gothradha or Mac Gothraidh ‘son of Gothradh’ a personal name of Scandinavian origin equivalent to the English personal name Godfrey.

See also McCorry and compare McCaffrey.

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


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Where is the Mcgorry family from?

You can see how Mcgorry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgorry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgorry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mcgorry families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mcgorry's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgorry families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgorry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgorry. 100% of Mcgorry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcgorry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgorry 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Mcgorry. 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 309 military records available for the last name Mcgorry. For the veterans among your Mcgorry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgorry lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgorry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgorry in 1955 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

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