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Mcguffog Family History

Mcguffog Surname Meaning

from Mac Dhubhóg or Mac Dhubhag ‘son of Dubhóg’ or ‘son of Dubhag’ a diminutive form of Dubh from dubh ‘black’; see Dow and Duff.

The same name in Ireland may have been anglicized as McGavock.

See also McCook and Doak.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcguffog family from?

You can see how Mcguffog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguffog family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcguffog families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 15 Mcguffog families living in Wigtownshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcguffog's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcguffog families in 1841.
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What did your Mcguffog ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcguffog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguffog 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 Mcguffog. 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 106 military records available for the last name Mcguffog. For the veterans among your Mcguffog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguffog lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguffog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mcguffog in 1977 was 85, and 78 in 2004.

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