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Mcgalis Family History

Mcgalis 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: Malis, Mcnelis, Mcdaris, Mcamis, Mcgillis, Mcfalls, Mcgavin, Mcmanis

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Where is the Mcgalis family from?

You can see how Mcgalis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgalis family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Mcgalis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcgalis family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgalis's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Mcgalis families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Mcgalis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgalis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Mcgalis. 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 21 military records available for the last name Mcgalis. For the veterans among your Mcgalis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgalis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgalis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcgalis in 1967 was 51, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgalis 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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