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Mcgae Family History

Mcgae 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: Mcrae, Mcgaw, Mcgee, Mcgue, Chae, Mchale, Megan, Mega, Maga, Mae

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Where is the Mcgae family from?

You can see how Mcgae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcgae families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mcgae families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgae's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcgae families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgae 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 158 census records available for the last name Mcgae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgae 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Mcgae. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcgae. For the veterans among your Mcgae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgae lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgae 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgae

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