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Mc Naught Family History

Mc Naught 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, Mcnaughton, Mcknight, Mimnaugh, Mcvaugh, Mcgaugh

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Where is the Mc Naught family from?

You can see how Mc Naught families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Naught family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Naught families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mc Naught family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Naught's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mc Naught families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Naught 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 Mc Naught ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Naught. 65% of Mc Naught 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
    65%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • Private Means
    12%

What Mc Naught family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mc Naught. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Naught 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Mc Naught. 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 514 military records available for the last name Mc Naught. For the veterans among your Mc Naught ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Naught lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2002, in the United States, Mc Naught life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mc Naught in 2000 was 100, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Naught 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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