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Macgachen Family History

Macgachen 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: Maceachern, Mceachen, Mccracken, Mceachern, Mceachin, Mcgahan, Machen

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Where is the Macgachen family from?

You can see how Macgachen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgachen family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Macgachen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Macgachen families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macgachen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Macgachen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Macgachen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgachen 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Macgachen. 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 41 military records available for the last name Macgachen. For the veterans among your Macgachen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgachen lifespan?

Average Macgachen life expectancy in 1992 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macgachen 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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