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Macoughtry Family History

Macoughtry 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: Daughtry, Doughty, Mcmurtry, Mcclaughry, Laughery, Mccoury, Moultry

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Where is the Macoughtry family from?

You can see how Macoughtry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macoughtry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Macoughtry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Macoughtry family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Macoughtry's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Macoughtry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macoughtry 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 41 census records available for the last name Macoughtry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macoughtry 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Macoughtry. 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 10 military records available for the last name Macoughtry. For the veterans among your Macoughtry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macoughtry lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Macoughtry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Macoughtry in 1972 was 98, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macoughtry 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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