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Mcgoury Family History

Mcgoury 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: Mcgourty, Mcgorry, Mccoury, Mcgory, Mcgough, Mcgarry, Mccorry, Coury

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Where is the Mcgoury family from?

You can see how Mcgoury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgoury family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Mcgoury families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgoury's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgoury families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgoury surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mcgoury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgoury 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcgoury. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcgoury. For the veterans among your Mcgoury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgoury lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Mcgoury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcgoury in 1989 was 69, and 75 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgoury 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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