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Macnaught Family History

Macnaught 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: Mcnaught, Macnaughton, Mcnaughton, Mimnaugh, Mcvaugh, Mcgaugh

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Where is the Macnaught family from?

You can see how Macnaught families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnaught family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macnaught families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Macnaught families living in Caernarvonshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Macnaught's in United Kingdom. Caernarvonshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Macnaught families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnaught surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macnaught ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macnaught. 56% of Macnaught women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    56%
  • Music Mistress
    23%
  • School Teacher
    23%

What Macnaught family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macnaught. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnaught 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Macnaught. 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 102 military records available for the last name Macnaught. For the veterans among your Macnaught ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnaught lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Macnaught life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Macnaught in 1962 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macnaught

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnaught 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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