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Mcgaffighan Family History

Mcgaffighan 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: Mcgaffin, Mcgettigan, Mcguigan, Mcgahan, Mcgiffin, Mccaughan

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Where is the Mcgaffighan family from?

You can see how Mcgaffighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaffighan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcgaffighan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mcgaffighan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgaffighan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgaffighan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mcgaffighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaffighan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaffighan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcgaffighan. For the veterans among your Mcgaffighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaffighan 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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