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Mcgehrin Family History

Mcgehrin 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: Mcferrin, Mcgurrin, Merin, Gehring, Mcmeekin, Mcgahan, Mcgiffin

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Mcgehrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgehrin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcgehrin. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Mcgehrin. For the veterans among your Mcgehrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgehrin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Mcgehrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcgehrin in 1974 was 67, and 38 in 1999.

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