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Mcghan Family History

Mcghan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGahan.

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


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Where is the Mcghan family from?

You can see how Mcghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcghan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Mcghan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mcghan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcghan families in 1891.
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What did your Mcghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcghan. 36% of Mcghan men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • None
    15%

What Mcghan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghan 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Mcghan. 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 375 military records available for the last name Mcghan. For the veterans among your Mcghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghan lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcghan in 1957 was 43, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcghan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcghan 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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