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Mcgurry Family History

Mcgurry Surname Meaning

from Mac Gothradha or Mac Gothraidh see McCorry.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Mcgurry family from?

You can see how Mcgurry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgurry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mcgurry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mcgurry families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgurry's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcgurry families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgurry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgurry. 100% of Mcgurry women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Waitress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Mcgurry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgurry 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Mcgurry. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mcgurry. For the veterans among your Mcgurry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgurry lifespan?

Average Mcgurry life expectancy in 1999 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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