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Mcgordan Family History

Mcgordan 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: Mcdorman, Mcmorran, Mcgowan, Gordan, Mordan, Mcgougan, Mcgoogan

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Where is the Mcgordan family from?

You can see how Mcgordan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgordan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcgordan families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Mcgordan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcgordan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgordan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgordan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Mcgordan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgordan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Mcgordan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcgordan. For the veterans among your Mcgordan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgordan 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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