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Mcgahhey Family History

Mcgahhey Name 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: Mcgahey, Mcgaffey, Mcgarvey, Mcgaughey, Mcgarey, Mcgauley, Mcgahee

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Where is the Mcgahhey family from?

You can see how Mcgahhey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgahhey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Mcgahhey families living in Arkansas. This was about 92% of all the recorded Mcgahhey's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Mcgahhey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgahhey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgahhey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcgahhey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Mcgahhey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgahhey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mcgahhey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 56 military records available for the last name Mcgahhey. For the veterans among your Mcgahhey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgahhey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgahhey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcgahhey in 1967 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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