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Mcghaw Family History

Mcghaw 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: Mcgaw, Mcghan, Mcgraw, Mccraw, Mcgahan, Mccaw, Mcham, Mashaw, Mcgaha

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Where is the Mcghaw family from?

You can see how Mcghaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcghaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mcghaw families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcghaw's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcghaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcghaw 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 38 census records available for the last name Mcghaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghaw 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcghaw. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcghaw. For the veterans among your Mcghaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghaw lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Mcghaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcghaw in 1994 was 49, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcghaw 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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