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Mckahan Family History

Mckahan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCahan.

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


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Where is the Mckahan family from?

You can see how Mckahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckahan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mckahan family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckahan's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Mckahan families in 1891.
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What did your Mckahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckahan. 24% of Mckahan 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
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

What Mckahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckahan 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mckahan. 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 210 military records available for the last name Mckahan. For the veterans among your Mckahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckahan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mckahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mckahan in 1962 was 43, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mckahan 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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