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Mcgetchin Family History

Mcgetchin 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: Mceachin, Mccutchin, Mcgeehan, Gethin, Mcglothin, Mckethan, Mccutchen

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Where is the Mcgetchin family from?

You can see how Mcgetchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgetchin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcgetchin family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgetchin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcgetchin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgetchin 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 9 census records available for the last name Mcgetchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgetchin 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 Mcgetchin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcgetchin. For the veterans among your Mcgetchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgetchin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgetchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcgetchin in 1979 was 43, and 70 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgetchin 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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