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Mcgehan Family History

Mcgehan 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: Mcgahan, Mcgeehan, Mcghan, Mclean, Meehan, Crehan, Megahan, Mckeehan

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Where is the Mcgehan family from?

You can see how Mcgehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgehan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mcgehan families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcgehan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcgehan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgehan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgehan. 100% of Mcgehan women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Mcgehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgehan 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Mcgehan. 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 74 military records available for the last name Mcgehan. For the veterans among your Mcgehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgehan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mcgehan in 1960 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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