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Mcgaughren Family History

Mcgaughren 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: Mcgaughey, Mccaghren, Mcnaughton, Gaughran, Mclaughlin, Mccaughan

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Where is the Mcgaughren family from?

You can see how Mcgaughren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaughren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcgaughren families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Mcgaughren families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgaughren's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcgaughren families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Mcgaughren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaughren 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaughren. 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 6 military records available for the last name Mcgaughren. For the veterans among your Mcgaughren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaughren lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Mcgaughren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mcgaughren in 1975 was 92, and 93 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaughren 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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