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Mcvaughton Family History

Mcvaughton 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: Mcnaughton, Macnaughton, Haughton, Laughton, Naughton, Mclaughlin

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Where is the Mcvaughton family from?

You can see how Mcvaughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvaughton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mcvaughton families were found in and Scotland in 1851. There were 8 Mcvaughton families living in Perthshire, which was the highest population of Mcvaughton families in 1851 in Scotland.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvaughton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Mcvaughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvaughton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mcvaughton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcvaughton. For the veterans among your Mcvaughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvaughton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvaughton 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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