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Mcaughey Family History

Mcaughey Surname Meaning

from Mac Eachaidh see McCaughey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcaughey family from?

You can see how Mcaughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaughey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaughey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Mcaughey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaughey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcaughey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaughey 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 Mcaughey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Serrurier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcaughey. 34% of Mcaughey men worked as a Serrurier.

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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 1921

  • Serrurier
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Mcaughey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Mcaughey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaughey 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Mcaughey. 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 109 military records available for the last name Mcaughey. For the veterans among your Mcaughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaughey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Mcaughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcaughey in 1977 was 18, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaughey 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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