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Mcvagh Family History

Mcvagh 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: Mcvaugh, Mcmath, Mcgath, Mcgaugh, Mcveigh, Mchugh, Mcvay, Mcbath

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Where is the Mcvagh family from?

You can see how Mcvagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvagh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcvagh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Mcvagh family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvagh's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcvagh families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvagh 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 242 census records available for the last name Mcvagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvagh 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mcvagh. 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 55 military records available for the last name Mcvagh. For the veterans among your Mcvagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvagh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Mcvagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mcvagh in 1981 was 65, and 70 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvagh 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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