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Mnaughton Family History

Mnaughton 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, Naughton, Haughton, Laughton, Braughton, Daughton

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Where is the Mnaughton family from?

You can see how Mnaughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mnaughton family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Mnaughton families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 12 Mnaughton families living in Argyll. This was about 92% of all the recorded Mnaughton's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mnaughton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Mnaughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mnaughton 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Mnaughton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mnaughton. For the veterans among your Mnaughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mnaughton lifespan?

Average Mnaughton life expectancy in 1998 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mnaughton 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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