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Mcgoin Family History

Mcgoin 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: Mccoin, Mcgowin, Mcgown, Mcgloin, Mcconn, Magin, Mcginn, Mcbain, Coin

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Where is the Mcgoin family from?

You can see how Mcgoin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgoin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgoin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Mcgoin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgoin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcgoin families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Mcgoin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgoin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Mcgoin. 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 10 military records available for the last name Mcgoin. For the veterans among your Mcgoin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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