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Mcgurin Family History

Mcgurin 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: Mcgurrin, Mcgurn, Murin, Gurin, Maurin, Mcquain, Mcgurl, Mcguffin

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Where is the Mcgurin family from?

You can see how Mcgurin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgurin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgurin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mcgurin family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgurin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcgurin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgurin 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 Mcgurin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgurin. 100% of Mcgurin women worked as a Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcgurin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Mcgurin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgurin 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mcgurin. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mcgurin. For the veterans among your Mcgurin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgurin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgurin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcgurin in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgurin 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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