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Mcgaughey Family History

Mcgaughey Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mag Eochaidh or Mag Eochadha ‘son of Eochaidh or Eachaidh’ meaning ‘horseman’ (a derivative of each ‘horse’).

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


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Where is the Mcgaughey family from?

You can see how Mcgaughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaughey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgaughey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Mcgaughey families living in Northumberland. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mcgaughey's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Mcgaughey families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgaughey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcgaughey. 100% of Mcgaughey men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Mcgaughey 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

  • Farm Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaughey. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mcgaughey. For the veterans among your Mcgaughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaughey lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgaughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcgaughey in 1945 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaughey 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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