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Mcgeehan Family History

Mcgeehan Surname Meaning

Irish (Ulster): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Gaoithín ‘son of Gaoithín’ a personal name derived from a diminutive of gaoth an adjective meaning ‘clever wise’ (probably the sense here) or a noun meaning ‘wind’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcgeehan family from?

You can see how Mcgeehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgeehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgeehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mcgeehan families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mcgeehan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcgeehan families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgeehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcgeehan. 100% of Mcgeehan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Mcgeehan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcgeehan. For the veterans among your Mcgeehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgeehan lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgeehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mcgeehan in 1958 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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