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Mcgonegle Family History

Mcgonegle 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: Mcgonigle, Mcgonagle, Mcmonagle, Mcgonegal, Mcmonigle, Monagle

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Where is the Mcgonegle family from?

You can see how Mcgonegle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgonegle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgonegle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mcgonegle families living in Kent. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcgonegle's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mcgonegle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgonegle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgonegle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgonegle. 100% of Mcgonegle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcgonegle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 758 census records available for the last name Mcgonegle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgonegle 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Mcgonegle. 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 123 military records available for the last name Mcgonegle. For the veterans among your Mcgonegle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgonegle lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Mcgonegle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mcgonegle in 1958 was 43, and 57 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgonegle 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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