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Mcdougell Family History

Mcdougell 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: Mcdougall, Mcdowell, Mcdonnell, Mcdougal, Mcdougle, Mcdonell

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Where is the Mcdougell family from?

You can see how Mcdougell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdougell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcdougell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Mcdougell families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdougell's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcdougell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdougell 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 Mcdougell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcdougell. 60% of Mcdougell men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

What Mcdougell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 735 census records available for the last name Mcdougell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdougell 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Mcdougell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Mcdougell. For the veterans among your Mcdougell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdougell lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Mcdougell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcdougell in 1974 was 63, and 50 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdougell 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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