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Mcgogan Family History

Mcgogan 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: Mcgrogan, Mcgowan, Mcgougan, Mcgugan, Mcgoogan, Cogan, Gogan

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Where is the Mcgogan family from?

You can see how Mcgogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgogan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgogan families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Mcgogan families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcgogan's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcgogan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgogan 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 98 census records available for the last name Mcgogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgogan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mcgogan. 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 Mcgogan. For the veterans among your Mcgogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgogan lifespan?

Average Mcgogan life expectancy in 1994 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgogan 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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