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Mcgunn Family History

Mcgunn 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: Mcmunn, Mcginn, Mcdunn, Mcgann, Mcgurn, Mcguinn, Gunn, Mcconn, Munn

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Where is the Mcgunn family from?

You can see how Mcgunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgunn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgunn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mcgunn families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcgunn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcgunn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgunn 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 Mcgunn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgunn. 100% of Mcgunn 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 Mcgunn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcgunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgunn 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Mcgunn. 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 101 military records available for the last name Mcgunn. For the veterans among your Mcgunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgunn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Mcgunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcgunn in 1964 was 56, and 48 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgunn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgunn 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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