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Mcgatha Family History

Mcgatha Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGath; see McGough.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcgatha family from?

You can see how Mcgatha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgatha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgatha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Mcgatha families living in Dunbartonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcgatha's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Mcgatha families in 1841.
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What did your Mcgatha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgatha. 100% of Mcgatha men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcgatha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Mcgatha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgatha 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcgatha. 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 49 military records available for the last name Mcgatha. For the veterans among your Mcgatha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgatha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgatha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcgatha in 1964 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgatha 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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