This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Macnaughten family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Macnaughten Family History

Macnaughten 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, Mcnaught, Maclaughlin, Naughton, Mclaughlin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Macnaughten family from?

You can see how Macnaughten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnaughten family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Macnaughten families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Macnaughten family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Macnaughten's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Macnaughten families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macnaughten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Macnaughten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Macnaughten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macnaughten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Macnaughten

Passenger Lists

There are 75 immigration records available for the last name Macnaughten. 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.

View all Macnaughten immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Macnaughten. For the veterans among your Macnaughten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Macnaughten military records

You've only scratched the surface of Macnaughten family history

Discover More

What is the average Macnaughten lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Macnaughten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Macnaughten in 1965 was 63, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macnaughten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macnaughten 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Macnaughten family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial