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Mcgaul Family History

Mcgaul 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: Mcfaul, Mccaul, Mogul, Schaul, Maul, Mcgill, Mccall, Mcgrail, Mcfall

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Where is the Mcgaul family from?

You can see how Mcgaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgaul families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mcgaul family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgaul's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcgaul families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgaul 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 Mcgaul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgaul. 100% of Mcgaul 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
    100%

What Mcgaul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Mcgaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaul 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaul. 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 24 military records available for the last name Mcgaul. For the veterans among your Mcgaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaul lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1983, in the United States, Mcgaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcgaul in 1969 was 80, and 65 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgaul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaul 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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