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Macmahon Family History

Macmahon Name Meaning

Irish: see McMahon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Mcmahon, Mcmahan, Mcmahen, Mcmain, Mcmann, Mccahon, Marmion, Manahan

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Where is the Macmahon family from?

You can see how Macmahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macmahon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Macmahon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Macmahon families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Macmahon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Macmahon families in 1891.
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What did your Macmahon 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 Macmahon. 34% of Macmahon men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Macmahon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macmahon were Clerk Ministry Of Labour and Insurance Clerk. .

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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
    34%
  • Solicitor
    23%
  • Builders Labourer
    23%
  • Clerk Ministry Of Labour
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Insurance Clerk
    5%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Macmahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macmahon 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Macmahon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macmahon. For the veterans among your Macmahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macmahon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Macmahon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Macmahon in 1962 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

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