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Mc Hugh Family History

Mc Hugh 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, Mcgough, Mcvaugh, Mcgaugh, Mayhugh, Hugh, Chugg, Machuga

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Where is the Mc Hugh family from?

You can see how Mc Hugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Hugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Hugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 365 Mc Hugh families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mc Hugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Hugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Hugh 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 Hugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Hugh. 32% of Mc Hugh men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Mc Hugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Hugh were Clothing Club Agent and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Wood Machinist
    6%
  • Clothing Club Agent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Mc Hugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Mc Hugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Hugh 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Hugh. 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 Hugh. For the veterans among your Mc Hugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Hugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Hugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mc Hugh in 1963 was 75, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Hugh 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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