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Mcgwigan Family History

Mcgwigan 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: Mcguigan, Mcgrogan, Mcgougan, Mcgugan, Mcgoogan, Mcguiggan, Merrigan

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Where is the Mcgwigan family from?

You can see how Mcgwigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgwigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcgwigan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Mcgwigan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgwigan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mcgwigan families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgwigan 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 103 census records available for the last name Mcgwigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgwigan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mcgwigan. 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 34 military records available for the last name Mcgwigan. For the veterans among your Mcgwigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgwigan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Mcgwigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcgwigan in 1964 was 82, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgwigan 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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