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Mccaghren Family History

Mccaghren Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eachráin a patronymic from the personal name Eachrán containing the element each- ‘horse’ + possibly a shortened form of tighearna ‘lord’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccaghren family from?

You can see how Mccaghren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaghren family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mccaghren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Mccaghren families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccaghren's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mccaghren families in 1861.
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What did your Mccaghren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccaghren. 67% of Mccaghren men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccaghren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaghren 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mccaghren. 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 322 military records available for the last name Mccaghren. For the veterans among your Mccaghren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaghren lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mccaghren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mccaghren in 1960 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

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