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Mcgnigan Family History

Mcgnigan 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: Mcguigan, Mcgrogan, Mcgonigal, Mcgougan, Mcgugan, Mcgoogan, Mcguiggan

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Where is the Mcgnigan family from?

You can see how Mcgnigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgnigan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcgnigan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Mcgnigan families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgnigan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcgnigan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgnigan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Mcgnigan lifespan?

Average Mcgnigan life expectancy in 1978 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgnigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgnigan 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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