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Mcvaugh Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McVeigh .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgaugh, Mchugh, Mcnaught, Mcgough, Mcgaughy, Vaugh, Mckaig, Mcfaul

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Where is the Mcvaugh family from?

You can see how Mcvaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Mcvaugh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Mcvaugh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcvaugh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcvaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcvaugh. 100% of Mcvaugh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcvaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvaugh 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Mcvaugh. 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 424 military records available for the last name Mcvaugh. For the veterans among your Mcvaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvaugh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcvaugh in 1945 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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