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Mcgagan Family History

Mcgagan 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: Mcgahan, Mclagan, Mcgugan, Megahan, Mcguigan, Magan, Mcgrogan

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Where is the Mcgagan family from?

You can see how Mcgagan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgagan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcgagan families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Mcgagan families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcgagan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcgagan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Mcgagan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgagan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcgagan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcgagan. For the veterans among your Mcgagan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgagan 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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