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Mcaughty Family History

Mcaughty 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: Caughey, Mcgaughey, Mcnaught, Mcgaughy, Mccaughey, Mcnaughton

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Where is the Mcaughty family from?

You can see how Mcaughty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaughty family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Mcaughty families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 4 Mcaughty families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaughty's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Mcaughty families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Mcaughty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaughty 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcaughty. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcaughty. For the veterans among your Mcaughty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaughty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1994, in the United States, Mcaughty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcaughty in 1965 was 54, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaughty 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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