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Mc Geoghegan Family History

Mc Geoghegan 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: Geoghegan, Geoghagan, Mcgettigan, Mcgeehan, Mckeegan, Mehegan

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Where is the Mc Geoghegan family from?

You can see how Mc Geoghegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Geoghegan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Geoghegan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Mc Geoghegan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Geoghegan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Geoghegan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Geoghegan 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 Geoghegan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Geoghegan. 100% of Mc Geoghegan women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mc Geoghegan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Mc Geoghegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Geoghegan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mc Geoghegan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mc Geoghegan. For the veterans among your Mc Geoghegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Geoghegan lifespan?

Average Mc Geoghegan life expectancy in 1982 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Geoghegan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Geoghegan 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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