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Macdonagh Family History

Macdonagh 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: Mcdonagh, Macdonough, Macdonald, Mcconaghy, Maldonado, Mcdonough

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Where is the Macdonagh family from?

You can see how Macdonagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdonagh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macdonagh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Macdonagh family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macdonagh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macdonagh families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdonagh 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 790 census records available for the last name Macdonagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdonagh 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Macdonagh. 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 60 military records available for the last name Macdonagh. For the veterans among your Macdonagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdonagh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Macdonagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Macdonagh in 1962 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdonagh 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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