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Mcgaughlin Family History

Mcgaughlin 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: Mclaughlin, Mcglaughlin, Caughlin, Mclauchlin, Mclaughlan, Mcloughlin

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Where is the Mcgaughlin family from?

You can see how Mcgaughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaughlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgaughlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Mcgaughlin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgaughlin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcgaughlin families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgaughlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcgaughlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgaughlin. 78% of Mcgaughlin men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Mcgaughlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Mcgaughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaughlin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaughlin. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mcgaughlin. For the veterans among your Mcgaughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaughlin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1972, in the United States, Mcgaughlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcgaughlin in 1968 was 89, and 81 in 1972.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgaughlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaughlin 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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