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Mcgugan Family History

Mcgugan Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim) and Scottish: variant of McGuigan.

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


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Where is the Mcgugan family from?

You can see how Mcgugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgugan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgugan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 12 Mcgugan families living in Durham. This was about 48% of all the recorded Mcgugan's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcgugan families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgugan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgugan. 100% of Mcgugan 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Mcgugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgugan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgugan. 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 519 military records available for the last name Mcgugan. For the veterans among your Mcgugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgugan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Mcgugan in 1963 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgugan 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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