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Mcgaa Family History

Mcgaa 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, Mcgaha, Mccaa, Megan, Mega, Maga, Mckay, Mcgahan, Mogan, Magda

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Where is the Mcgaa family from?

You can see how Mcgaa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaa family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Mcgaa families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 13 Mcgaa families living in Ayrshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mcgaa's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcgaa families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgaa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Mcgaa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaa 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaa. 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 65 military records available for the last name Mcgaa. For the veterans among your Mcgaa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaa lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgaa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcgaa in 1967 was 58, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaa 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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