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Mcghow Family History

Mcghow 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: Cahow, Chow, Muchow, Mcdow, Mcgaw, Mcgown, Mcghan, Schow, Mcghee

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Where is the Mcghow family from?

You can see how Mcghow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcghow family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcghow's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcghow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcghow 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 25 census records available for the last name Mcghow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghow 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcghow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcghow. For the veterans among your Mcghow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghow lifespan?

Average Mcghow life expectancy in 1991 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcghow 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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