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Mcghee Family History

Mcghee Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGee.

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


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Where is the Mcghee family from?

You can see how Mcghee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcghee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 74 Mcghee families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mcghee's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcghee families in 1891.
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What did your Mcghee 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 Mcghee. 80% of Mcghee men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Mcghee women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcghee were Iron Moulder and Independent.

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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
    80%
  • Iron Moulder
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Independent
    3%

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Census Records

There are 59,000 census records available for the last name Mcghee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghee 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcghee. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Mcghee. For the veterans among your Mcghee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghee lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcghee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcghee in 1944 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcghee 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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