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Mcgaha Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eachaidh (see McGaffey ).

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


Similar surnames: Magaha, Mcgahan, Mccahan, Mcgaw, Mcada, Mcfall, Mclamb, Mccart

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Where is the Mcgaha family from?

You can see how Mcgaha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaha family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgaha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Mcgaha families living in Alabama. This was about 44% of all the recorded Mcgaha's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Mcgaha families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgaha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgaha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgaha. 33% of Mcgaha men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Mcgaha women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgaha were Weaver and New Worker. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Weaver
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • New Worker
    10%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcgaha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaha 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcgaha. For the veterans among your Mcgaha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaha lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgaha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcgaha in 1946 was 38, and 69 in 2004.

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