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Macmahan Family History

Macmahan 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: Mcmahan, Macmahon, Mcmahon, Mcgahan, Machan, Manahan, Mccahan

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Where is the Macmahan family from?

You can see how Macmahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macmahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Macmahan families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Macmahan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macmahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macmahan 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 Macmahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Macmahan. 100% of Macmahan men worked as a Machinist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

What Macmahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Macmahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmahan 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Macmahan. 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 83 military records available for the last name Macmahan. For the veterans among your Macmahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmahan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Macmahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Macmahan in 1957 was 37, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macmahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmahan 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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