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Mcmenigall Family History

Mcmenigall 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: Mcmonigal, Mcmanigal, Mcgonigal, Mcmonigle, Mcmanigle, Mcmonagle

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Where is the Mcmenigall family from?

You can see how Mcmenigall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcmenigall family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1901. The most Mcmenigall families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 4 Mcmenigall families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcmenigall's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Mcmenigall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Mcmenigall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcmenigall 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mcmenigall. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mcmenigall. For the veterans among your Mcmenigall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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