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Mcgath Family History

Mcgath Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGough from an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Eathach.

Earlier Eachach is a variant genitive of Eochaidh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcgath family from?

You can see how Mcgath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mcgath family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgath's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcgath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgath 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 Mcgath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgath. 32% of Mcgath men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Mcgath women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgath were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Telephone Operator
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgath 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Mcgath. 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 487 military records available for the last name Mcgath. For the veterans among your Mcgath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgath lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mcgath in 1947 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgath 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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