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Macgaw Family History

Macgaw 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, Magaw, Mangan, Mangal, Machak, Macha, Mccraw, Maga, Mangas

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Where is the Macgaw family from?

You can see how Macgaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgaw family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Macgaw families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Macgaw families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macgaw's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Macgaw families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macgaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Macgaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgaw 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Macgaw. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macgaw. For the veterans among your Macgaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgaw lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1993, in the United States, Macgaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Macgaw in 1955 was 44, and 82 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macgaw 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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