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Mcgowty Family History

Mcgowty 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: Mcgorty, Mcginty, Mcgourty, Mcgorry, Mcgowan, Mcgoey, Mcgowin

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Where is the Mcgowty family from?

You can see how Mcgowty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgowty family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Mcgowty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcgowty family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgowty's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Mcgowty families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgowty 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 40 census records available for the last name Mcgowty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgowty 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcgowty. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mcgowty. For the veterans among your Mcgowty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgowty lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgowty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcgowty in 1972 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgowty 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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