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Mcgahon Family History

Mcgahon Surname Meaning

from Mac Eacháin see McGahan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcgahon family from?

You can see how Mcgahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgahon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgahon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mcgahon families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcgahon's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcgahon families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgahon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgahon. 100% of Mcgahon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Mcgahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgahon 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Mcgahon. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mcgahon. For the veterans among your Mcgahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgahon lifespan?

Average Mcgahon life expectancy in 1968 was 29 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgahon 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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