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Macvaugh Family History

Macvaugh 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: Mcvaugh, Mcgaugh, Arbaugh, Machuga, Carbaugh, Mcgough, Mimnaugh

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Where is the Macvaugh family from?

You can see how Macvaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macvaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Macvaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Macvaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Macvaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Macvaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macvaugh 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 112 census records available for the last name Macvaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macvaugh 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Macvaugh. 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 81 military records available for the last name Macvaugh. For the veterans among your Macvaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macvaugh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Macvaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Macvaugh in 1965 was 82, and 26 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macvaugh 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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