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Mcgaham Family History

Mcgaham 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: Mcgahan, Mcgaha, Mcadam, Megahan, Mcham, Mccahan, Magaha, Mcghan

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Where is the Mcgaham family from?

You can see how Mcgaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcgaham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Mcgaham family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcgaham's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Mcgaham families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgaham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Mcgaham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Mcgaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaham 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaham. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mcgaham. For the veterans among your Mcgaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaham lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Mcgaham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcgaham in 1975 was 98, and 87 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaham 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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