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Mcgala Family History

Mcgala 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, Scala, Cala, Mcgill, Mchale, Rogala, Mccall, Machala, Mcgahan

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Where is the Mcgala family from?

You can see how Mcgala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mcgala families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgala's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcgala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcgala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgala. 100% of Mcgala men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcgala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Mcgala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgala 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcgala. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mcgala. For the veterans among your Mcgala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgala lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgala 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 Mcgala

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