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Mctagin Family History

Mctagin 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: Magin, Mcbain, Mclagan, Mcgavin, Mcfadin, Cragin, Mckain, Mclain

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Where is the Mctagin family from?

You can see how Mctagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mctagin family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mctagin family living in Dumfries-shire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mctagin's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mctagin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Mctagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mctagin 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 immigration records available for the last name Mctagin. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mctagin. For the veterans among your Mctagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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