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Mcgeath Family History

Mcgeath 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: Mcgrath, Mcgath, Mcbeath, Mcbeth, Mcmath, Mcgeady, Meath, Mcgeary

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Where is the Mcgeath family from?

You can see how Mcgeath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgeath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgeath families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mcgeath family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgeath's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mcgeath families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgeath surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcgeath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgeath 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Mcgeath. 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 311 military records available for the last name Mcgeath. For the veterans among your Mcgeath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgeath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgeath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgeath in 1964 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgeath 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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