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Mckeraghan Family History

Mckeraghan 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: Mckeighan, Kernaghan, Mckeegan, Mckeehan, Mckethan, Mckernan

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Where is the Mckeraghan family from?

You can see how Mckeraghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckeraghan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mckeraghan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mckeraghan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mckeraghan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mckeraghan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mckeraghan ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Prop
    100%
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Mckeraghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckeraghan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Mckeraghan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Mckeraghan. For the veterans among your Mckeraghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckeraghan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mckeraghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mckeraghan in 1963 was 85, and 69 in 2002.

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