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Mcgeough Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McGough .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgough, Mckeough, Mcgeorge, Keough, Mcdonough, Mcgaughey, Mcgorry

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Where is the Mcgeough family from?

You can see how Mcgeough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgeough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgeough families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 8 Mcgeough families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Mcgeough's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcgeough families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgeough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcgeough ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcgeough. 100% of Mcgeough men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgeough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgeough 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcgeough. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 417 military records available for the last name Mcgeough. For the veterans among your Mcgeough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgeough lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgeough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Mcgeough in 1964 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

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