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Mckaughan Family History

Mckaughan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGahan.

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


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Where is the Mckaughan family from?

You can see how Mckaughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckaughan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckaughan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 6 Mckaughan families living in Perthshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mckaughan's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Mckaughan families in 1841.
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What did your Mckaughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mckaughan. 60% of Mckaughan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mckaughan women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Owner
    14%
  • Dentist
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Mckaughan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mckaughan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckaughan 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Mckaughan. 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 282 military records available for the last name Mckaughan. For the veterans among your Mckaughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckaughan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mckaughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mckaughan in 1959 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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