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Mcgeahy Family History

Mcgeahy 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: Mcgeady, Mcgeary, Mcgeachy, Mcgrady, Mcneary, Mcgaha, Mcnealy, Mcgray

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Where is the Mcgeahy family from?

You can see how Mcgeahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgeahy family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mcgeahy families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Mcgeahy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgeahy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgeahy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgeahy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Mcgeahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgeahy 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Mcgeahy. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcgeahy. For the veterans among your Mcgeahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgeahy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Mcgeahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcgeahy in 1970 was 69, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgeahy 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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