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Mcgahey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGaughey .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgahee, Mcgehee, Mcgoey, Mcmahen, Mclaney, Mcghee, Mccarey, Mcgary

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Where is the Mcgahey family from?

You can see how Mcgahey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgahey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgahey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Mcgahey families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mcgahey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgahey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgahey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgahey 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 Mcgahey. 58% of Mcgahey men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Mcgahey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgahey were Solicitor and Shirt Maker. .

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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
    58%
  • Solicitor
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Shirt Maker
    7%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Mcgahey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgahey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mcgahey in 1958 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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