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Mctaggar Family History

Mctaggar 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: Mctaggart, Mccargar, Mactaggart, Magyar, Taggart, Maggard, Magar

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Where is the Mctaggar family from?

You can see how Mctaggar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctaggar family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Mctaggar families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Mctaggar families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mctaggar's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mctaggar families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mctaggar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctaggar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mctaggar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mctaggar. For the veterans among your Mctaggar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mctaggar lifespan?

Average Mctaggar life expectancy in 1971 was 64 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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