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Mcgallian Family History

Mcgallian 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: Mccallion, Mcgalliard, Gallian, Mcmillian, Callan, Gillian, Mcwilliam

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Where is the Mcgallian family from?

You can see how Mcgallian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgallian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcgallian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Mcgallian family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgallian's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Mcgallian families in 1880.
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What did your Mcgallian ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcgallian ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Mcgallian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgallian 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcgallian. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mcgallian. For the veterans among your Mcgallian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgallian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Mcgallian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcgallian in 1972 was 65, and 63 in 2003.

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