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Mcghea Family History

Mcghea 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: Mcshea, Mcghee, Mcphee, Mcgee, Mcgaha, Mcgoey, Mcgue, Mcrea, Mccrea

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Where is the Mcghea family from?

You can see how Mcghea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1881. The most Mcghea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Mcghea families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcghea's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcghea families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcghea 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 Mcghea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcghea. 100% of Mcghea 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%

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Mcghea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghea 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcghea. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcghea. For the veterans among your Mcghea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghea lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcghea

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