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Mcmaham Family History

Mcmaham 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: Mcmahan, Mcmahon, Mcadam, Mcgahan, Mcmanamy, Mcham, Mcgaha, Mccahan

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Where is the Mcmaham family from?

You can see how Mcmaham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmaham family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmaham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcmaham family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmaham's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Mcmaham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmaham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmaham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmaham. 60% of Mcmaham men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcmaham 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
    60%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

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

Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Mcmaham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmaham 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mcmaham. 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 77 military records available for the last name Mcmaham. For the veterans among your Mcmaham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmaham lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mcmaham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Mcmaham in 1973 was 76, and 37 in 2003.

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