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Mcgathan Family History

Mcgathan 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: Mcgahan, Megahan, Mcglashan, Mcgeehan, Mcgath, Mcgaha, Mckethan

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Where is the Mcgathan family from?

You can see how Mcgathan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgathan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgathan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Mcgathan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgathan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcgathan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgathan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Mcgathan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgathan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcgathan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mcgathan. For the veterans among your Mcgathan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgathan lifespan?

Average Mcgathan life expectancy in 1968 was 66 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 Mcgathan 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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