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Mcgonegall Family History

Mcgonegall 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: Mcgonegal, Mcgonagill, Mcgonigal, Mcdougall, Mcgonigle, Mcgonagle

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Where is the Mcgonegall family from?

You can see how Mcgonegall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgonegall family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcgonegall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Mcgonegall families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgonegall's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcgonegall families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Mcgonegall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgonegall 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcgonegall. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcgonegall. For the veterans among your Mcgonegall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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