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Mahugh Family History

Mahugh 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: Mchugh, Mayhugh, Hugh, Haugh, Waugh, Machuga, Mauch, Makuch, Gaugh

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Where is the Mahugh family from?

You can see how Mahugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mahugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mahugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mahugh families living in Kentucky. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mahugh's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Mahugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mahugh 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 Mahugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mahugh. 100% of Mahugh men worked as a Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Mahugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Mahugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mahugh 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mahugh. 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 162 military records available for the last name Mahugh. For the veterans among your Mahugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mahugh lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mahugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mahugh in 1967 was 74, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mahugh 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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