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Mcdonaugh Family History

Mcdonaugh Surname Meaning

from Mac Donnchadha see McDonagh.

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


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Where is the Mcdonaugh family from?

You can see how Mcdonaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdonaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdonaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Mcdonaugh families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mcdonaugh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcdonaugh families in 1891.
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What did your Mcdonaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcdonaugh. 100% of Mcdonaugh men worked as a Plasterer Heavy Worker and 100% of Mcdonaugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Plasterer Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 502 military records available for the last name Mcdonaugh. For the veterans among your Mcdonaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdonaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcdonaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcdonaugh in 1964 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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