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Mcgohan Family History

Mcgohan 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: Mcgahan, Mcgowan, Mcghan, Mohan, Mccrohan, Megahan, Cohan, Mccowan

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Where is the Mcgohan family from?

You can see how Mcgohan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgohan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgohan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcgohan family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgohan's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcgohan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgohan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcgohan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgohan. 100% of Mcgohan women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Mcgohan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Mcgohan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgohan 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Mcgohan. 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 116 military records available for the last name Mcgohan. For the veterans among your Mcgohan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgohan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgohan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcgohan in 1956 was 56, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgohan 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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