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Mcgalin Family History

Mcgalin 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: Mcgavin, Malin, Mcbain, Mcgahan, Galin, Mcgaffin, Mccaslin, Mcfarlin

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Where is the Mcgalin family from?

You can see how Mcgalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgalin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcgalin family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgalin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mcgalin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Mcgalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgalin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcgalin. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mcgalin. For the veterans among your Mcgalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgalin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcgalin in 1971 was 28, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgalin 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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