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Mcgahn Family History

Mcgahn 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: Mcgahan, Mcgaha, Mcgann, Mcmahon, Megan, Megahan, Mcginn, Mcbain, Mogan, Magan

684	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
115	Military Records
89	Immigration Records
942	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Mcgahn family from?

You can see how Mcgahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgahn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Mcgahn family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgahn's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgahn families in 1901.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgahn 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 Mcgahn family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 942 census records available for the last name Mcgahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgahn census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 89 immigration records available for the last name Mcgahn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 115 military records available for the last name Mcgahn. For the veterans among your Mcgahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcgahn in 1964 was 65, and 87 in 2002.

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Mcgahn Surname Meaning

Where is the Mcgahn family from?

What Mcgahn family records will you find?

What is the average Mcgahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcgahn in 1964 was 65, and 87 in 2002.

Mcgahn Family History

Mcgahn Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Mcgahn

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Where is the Mcgahn family from?

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What is the average Mcgahn lifespan?

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Mcgahn Surname Meaning

2,000 record(s) for Mcgahn

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Where is the Mcgahn family from?

What Mcgahn family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Mcgahn lifespan?

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