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Mcdounagh Family History

Mcdounagh 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, Mcconaghy, Mcdougall, Mcdonough, Mcdonald, Mcgough

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Where is the Mcdounagh family from?

You can see how Mcdounagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdounagh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcdounagh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Mcdounagh family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdounagh's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mcdounagh families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Mcdounagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdounagh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcdounagh. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcdounagh. For the veterans among your Mcdounagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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