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Mccmahon Family History

Mccmahon 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: Mcmahon, Mccahon, Macmahon, Mccahan, Mcmahen, Mcmahan, Mccrohan

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Where is the Mccmahon family from?

You can see how Mccmahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccmahon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mccmahon family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccmahon's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccmahon families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Mccmahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccmahon 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Mccmahon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mccmahon. For the veterans among your Mccmahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccmahon lifespan?

Average Mccmahon life expectancy in 1980 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccmahon 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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