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Mcgain Name Meaning

possibly a shortened form of Mag Eacháin see McGahan .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Mcbain, Mcgann, Mcgavin, Mckain, Mcgrain, Mclain, Mccain, Mcmain

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Where is the Mcgain family from?

You can see how Mcgain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Mcgain families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcgain's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcgain families in 1840.
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What did your Mcgain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgain. 100% of Mcgain men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgain 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Mcgain. 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 130 military records available for the last name Mcgain. For the veterans among your Mcgain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgain lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Mcgain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcgain in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2001.

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