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Mac Naughton Family History

Mac Naughton Surname 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: Macnaughton, Mcnaughton, Naughton, Connaughton, Mcnaught, Maclaughlin

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Where is the Mac Naughton family from?

You can see how Mac Naughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mac Naughton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mac Naughton families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mac Naughton families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mac Naughton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mac Naughton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mac Naughton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mac Naughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mac Naughton. 43% of Mac Naughton men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Mac Naughton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mac Naughton were Farmer and Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%

What Mac Naughton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Mac Naughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mac Naughton 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Mac Naughton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Mac Naughton. For the veterans among your Mac Naughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mac Naughton lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Mac Naughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mac Naughton in 1978 was 71, and 76 in 2004.

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