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Mcdonagh Family History

Mcdonagh Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McDonough.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcdonagh family from?

You can see how Mcdonagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdonagh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Mcdonagh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mcdonagh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcdonagh families in 1891.
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What did your Mcdonagh 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 Mcdonagh. 28% of Mcdonagh men worked as a General Labourer and 58% of Mcdonagh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcdonagh were Public Works Labourer and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Builders Labourer
    16%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    6%
  • Public Works Labourer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 27,000 census records available for the last name Mcdonagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdonagh 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 12,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcdonagh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcdonagh. For the veterans among your Mcdonagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonagh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdonagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcdonagh in 1944 was 41, and 80 in 2004.

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