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Mcaughy Family History

Mcaughy 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: Mcgaughy, Caughey, Mcgaughey, Mcnaught, Mcaulay, Mcauley, Mcvaugh

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Where is the Mcaughy family from?

You can see how Mcaughy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaughy family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Mcaughy families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mcaughy family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaughy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcaughy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaughy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Mcaughy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaughy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mcaughy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcaughy. For the veterans among your Mcaughy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaughy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaughy 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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