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Mcgahe Family History

Mcgahe 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: Mcgaha, Mcgahee, Mcgahey, Mchale, Mcgahan, Mcguane, Mccabe, Mcfate

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Where is the Mcgahe family from?

You can see how Mcgahe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgahe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgahe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcgahe family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgahe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcgahe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgahe 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 155 census records available for the last name Mcgahe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgahe 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcgahe. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcgahe. For the veterans among your Mcgahe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgahe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgahe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcgahe in 1966 was 83, and 72 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgahe 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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