This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcdongh family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcdongh Family History

Mcdongh 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: Mcdonagh, Mcdonough, Mcgough, Mcdonel, Chong, Dong, Mcconaghy, Mcconn

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcdongh family from?

You can see how Mcdongh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdongh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcdongh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mcdongh family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdongh's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcdongh families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdongh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mcdongh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Mcdongh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdongh census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mcdongh

Passenger Lists

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Mcdongh. 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.

View all Mcdongh immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Mcdongh. For the veterans among your Mcdongh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcdongh military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcdongh family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcdongh lifespan?

Average Mcdongh life expectancy in 1981 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcdongh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdongh 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcdongh family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial