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Mcgan Family History

Mcgan 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: Megan, Mogan, Magan, Mcgaw, Mcgann, Mchan, Mcghan, Mccan, Mohan, Man

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Where is the Mcgan family from?

You can see how Mcgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Mcgan families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcgan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcgan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgan 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 Mcgan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Elementary Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgan. 56% of Mcgan men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mcgan women worked as an Elementary Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Elementary Teacher
    100%

What Mcgan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgan 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 847 immigration records available for the last name Mcgan. 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 845 military records available for the last name Mcgan. For the veterans among your Mcgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcgan in 1965 was 83, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgan 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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