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Mcgalion Family History

Mcgalion 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: Mccallion, Mcgannon, Mcgilton, Mcaloon, Magallon, Mcgavin, Mccalmon

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Where is the Mcgalion family from?

You can see how Mcgalion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgalion family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mcgalion families living in Texas. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mcgalion's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mcgalion families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Mcgalion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgalion 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcgalion. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcgalion. For the veterans among your Mcgalion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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