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Mcgabe Family History

Mcgabe 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: Mccabe, Mchale, Mcnabb, Mabe, Gabe, Mcabee, Mcguane, Mcfate, Mcgrane

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Where is the Mcgabe family from?

You can see how Mcgabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgabe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Mcgabe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Mcgabe families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgabe's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgabe families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Mcgabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgabe. 100% of Mcgabe men worked as a General Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

What Mcgabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Mcgabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgabe 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Mcgabe. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mcgabe. For the veterans among your Mcgabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgabe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Mcgabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcgabe in 1968 was 76, and 74 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgabe 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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