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Mcgahren Family History

Mcgahren 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, Mclaren, Mccaghren, Mcfarren, Mcmahen, Mcgarey, Mcgahee

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Where is the Mcgahren family from?

You can see how Mcgahren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgahren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcgahren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Mcgahren families living in Ohio. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mcgahren's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mcgahren families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Mcgahren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgahren 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Mcgahren. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mcgahren. For the veterans among your Mcgahren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgahren lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgahren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcgahren in 1964 was 73, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgahren 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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