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Mcghaney Family History

Mcghaney 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: Mchaney, Chaney, Mcenaney, Mcnaney, Mcgivney, Mcgeeney, Mccraney

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Where is the Mcghaney family from?

You can see how Mcghaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghaney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mcghaney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Mcghaney families living in New Brunswick. This was about 81% of all the recorded Mcghaney's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcghaney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcghaney 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 Mcghaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcghaney. 100% of Mcghaney women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Mcghaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Mcghaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghaney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcghaney. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcghaney. For the veterans among your Mcghaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghaney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mcghaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcghaney in 1965 was 87, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcghaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcghaney 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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