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Mcghey Family History

Mcghey 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: Mcgoey, Mcghee, Mcgahey, Magley, Mathey, Mcshea, Achey, Schey, Mcphee

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Where is the Mcghey family from?

You can see how Mcghey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcghey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mcghey families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Mcghey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcghey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Mcghey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghey 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 Mcghey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mcghey. For the veterans among your Mcghey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Mcghey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mcghey in 1966 was 76, and 63 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcghey 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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