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Mcdougan Family History

Mcdougan 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: Mcdougal, Mcgougan, Mcdorman, Mcdougall, Mccolgan, Dougan, Mcdougle

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Where is the Mcdougan family from?

You can see how Mcdougan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdougan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdougan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mcdougan family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdougan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcdougan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdougan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Mcdougan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdougan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Mcdougan. 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 19 military records available for the last name Mcdougan. For the veterans among your Mcdougan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdougan lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdougan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mcdougan in 1973 was 24, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdougan 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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