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Mcgathon Family History

Mcgathon 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: Mcmahon, Mchatton, Mcgannon, Mcgahan, Mcgath, Mccahon, Caton

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Where is the Mcgathon family from?

You can see how Mcgathon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgathon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcgathon family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgathon's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mcgathon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgathon 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 18 census records available for the last name Mcgathon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgathon 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 Mcgathon. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mcgathon. For the veterans among your Mcgathon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgathon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgathon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgathon in 1962 was 76, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgathon 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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