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Mc Gain Family History

Mc Gain 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: Mcswain, Mcbain, Mcquain, Mcgann, Mcgavin, Mckain, Mcgrain, Mclain

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Where is the Mc Gain family from?

You can see how Mc Gain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Gain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Gain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mc Gain families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mc Gain's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Gain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Mc Gain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Gain 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Mc Gain. 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 713 military records available for the last name Mc Gain. For the veterans among your Mc Gain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Gain lifespan?

Average Mc Gain life expectancy in 1994 was 90 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 Mc Gain 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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