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Mcgwire Family History

Mcgwire 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: Mcguire, Mcguirk, Mcgirr, Mcguirl, Maguire, Mcquire, Mcgirt, Macguire

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Where is the Mcgwire family from?

You can see how Mcgwire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgwire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgwire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mcgwire family living in Angus. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcgwire's in Scotland. Angus and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mcgwire families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgwire 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 Mcgwire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgwire. 100% of Mcgwire men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mcgwire women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mcgwire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Mcgwire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgwire 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Mcgwire. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mcgwire. For the veterans among your Mcgwire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgwire lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgwire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgwire in 1966 was 67, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgwire 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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