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Mckarahan Family History

Mckarahan 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: Mckahan, Mclanahan, Mckaughan, Mccrohan, Mcclanahan, Mcgranahan

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Where is the Mckarahan family from?

You can see how Mckarahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckarahan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mckarahan families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mckarahan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mckarahan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Mckarahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckarahan 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 Mckarahan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mckarahan. For the veterans among your Mckarahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckarahan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1987, in the United States, Mckarahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mckarahan in 1966 was 80, and 101 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckarahan 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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