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Mcnighton Family History

Mcnighton 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: Mcnaughton, Knighton, Crighton, Creighton, Heighton, Brighton

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Where is the Mcnighton family from?

You can see how Mcnighton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnighton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcnighton families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Mcnighton families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnighton's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcnighton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Mcnighton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnighton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcnighton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcnighton. For the veterans among your Mcnighton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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