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Macmahon Family History

Macmahon Surname Meaning

Irish: see McMahon.

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


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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 1911 there were 11 Macmahon families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Macmahon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Macmahon families in 1911.
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What did your Macmahon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Macmahon. 100% of Macmahon men worked as a Student.

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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 1921

  • Student
    100%

What Macmahon family records will you find?

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 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 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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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macmahon 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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