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Mcmahn Family History

Mcmahn 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: Mcmahon, Mcmahen, Mcmahan, Mcmain, Mcmann, Mcmunn, Mcbain, Mcgahan

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Where is the Mcmahn family from?

You can see how Mcmahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmahn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcmahn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcmahn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcmahn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcmahn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcmahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcmahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcmahn. 40% of Mcmahn men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mcmahn 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcmahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmahn 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Mcmahn. 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 115 military records available for the last name Mcmahn. For the veterans among your Mcmahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcmahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mcmahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcmahn in 1964 was 77, and 76 in 2002.

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