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Mc Donough Family History

Mc Donough 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: Mcdonough, Macdonough, Mcdonagh, Goodenough, Mccullough, Mcgough

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Where is the Mc Donough family from?

You can see how Mc Donough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Donough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Donough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 207 Mc Donough families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mc Donough's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Donough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Donough 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 Mc Donough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Donough. 17% of Mc Donough men worked as a Builders Labourer and 88% of Mc Donough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Donough were Confectionery Shop Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    17%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Carpenters Labourer
    17%
  • Confectionery Shop Assistant
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

What Mc Donough family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Mc Donough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Donough 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Donough. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mc Donough. For the veterans among your Mc Donough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Donough lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Donough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mc Donough in 1966 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Donough 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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