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Mc Donaugh Family History

Mc Donaugh 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: Mcdonough, Mcdonagh, Mcconaughy, Macdonough, Mcconaghy, Cobaugh

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Where is the Mc Donaugh family from?

You can see how Mc Donaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Donaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Donaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Mc Donaugh families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Mc Donaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mc Donaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Donaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Donaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Donaugh. 100% of Mc Donaugh men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Mc Donaugh 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Donaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Donaugh 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Mc Donaugh. 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 51 military records available for the last name Mc Donaugh. For the veterans among your Mc Donaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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