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Mcgougan Family History

Mcgougan Surname Meaning

Scottish (Argyll): variant of McGuigan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcgougan family from?

You can see how Mcgougan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgougan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgougan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Mcgougan families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgougan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcgougan families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgougan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgougan. 100% of Mcgougan 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgougan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgougan 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 478 immigration records available for the last name Mcgougan. 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 420 military records available for the last name Mcgougan. For the veterans among your Mcgougan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgougan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgougan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgougan in 1960 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgougan 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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