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Mcghe Family History

Mcghe 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: Mcgee, Mcgue, Mcghee, Mcghie, Che, Tighe, Mathe, Mcshea, Methe

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Where is the Mcghe family from?

You can see how Mcghe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcghe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Mcghe families living in Midlothian. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcghe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcghe families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcghe 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 136 census records available for the last name Mcghe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghe 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcghe. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcghe. For the veterans among your Mcghe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcghe 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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