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Macgonigal Family History

Macgonigal 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: Mcgonigal, Mcgonegal, Mcmonigal, Mcgonigle, Mcmanigal, Macdougal

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Where is the Macgonigal family from?

You can see how Macgonigal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgonigal family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Macgonigal families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Macgonigal families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macgonigal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macgonigal families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Macgonigal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgonigal 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 837 immigration records available for the last name Macgonigal. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macgonigal. For the veterans among your Macgonigal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgonigal lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1995, in the United States, Macgonigal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macgonigal in 1981 was 76, and 41 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macgonigal ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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