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Mc Gaha Family History

Mc Gaha Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mcgaha, Mcgahan, Magaha, Megahan, Magana, Mcgath, Mcada, Mcgaw

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Where is the Mc Gaha family from?

You can see how Mc Gaha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Gaha family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Gaha families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 31 Mc Gaha families living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mc Gaha's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Mc Gaha families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Gaha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Gaha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Gaha. 39% of Mc Gaha men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Mc Gaha women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Gaha were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Housework
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

What Mc Gaha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Gaha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Gaha 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Mc Gaha. 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 243 military records available for the last name Mc Gaha. For the veterans among your Mc Gaha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Gaha lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2001, in the United States, Mc Gaha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mc Gaha in 1982 was 79, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Gaha 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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