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Mcgann Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Cana a variant of Mac Cana (see McCann ).

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


Similar surnames: Mogan, Gann, Cann, Mcconn, Mcmunn, Mcminn, Magann, Mcginn, Mcgrane

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Where is the Mcgann family from?

You can see how Mcgann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 96 Mcgann families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mcgann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgann families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgann 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 Mcgann. 36% of Mcgann men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Mcgann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgann were Marine Fireman and Incapacitated. .

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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
    36%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    18%
  • Wharf Labourer
    12%
  • Marine Fireman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Mcgann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgann 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgann. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mcgann. For the veterans among your Mcgann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgann lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcgann in 1940 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

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