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Mcghghy Family History

Mcghghy 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: Mcgaughy, Mcginty, Mcgough, Mcgorry, Mcgarry, Mcgrady, Mcgaughey

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Where is the Mcghghy family from?

You can see how Mcghghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcghghy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mcghghy families living in Kansas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mcghghy's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Mcghghy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcghghy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcghghy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcghghy. 67% of Mcghghy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcghghy women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Mcghghy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Mcghghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcghghy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcghghy. 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 54 military records available for the last name Mcghghy. For the veterans among your Mcghghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcghghy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mcghghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mcghghy in 1960 was 40, and 74 in 2003.

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