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Machugh Family History

Machugh 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: Machuga, Mchugh, Mayhugh, Machuca, Hugh, Haugh, Mach, Macho, Machi

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Where is the Machugh family from?

You can see how Machugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Machugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Machugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Machugh families living in Radnorshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Machugh's in United Kingdom. Radnorshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Machugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Machugh 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 Machugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Machugh. 100% of Machugh men worked as a Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and 34% of Machugh 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Domestic Servant
    34%
  • Teacher (school)
    34%

What Machugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Machugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Machugh 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Machugh. 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 125 military records available for the last name Machugh. For the veterans among your Machugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Machugh lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Machugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Machugh in 1960 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Machugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Machugh 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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