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Mcghale Family History

Mcghale 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: Mchale, Mcguane, Mcgrane, Mcshane, Mcglade, Mcghan, Mcghee, Mcgrade

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Where is the Mcghale family from?

You can see how Mcghale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghale family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcghale family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcghale's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcghale families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcghale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcghale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcghale. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcghale. For the veterans among your Mcghale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghale lifespan?

Average Mcghale life expectancy in 1997 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcghale 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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