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Mc Naughton Family History

Mc Naughton 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, Naughton, Connaughton, Mcnaught, Haughton

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Where is the Mc Naughton family from?

You can see how Mc Naughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Naughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Naughton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Mc Naughton families living in British Columbia. This was about 22% of all the recorded Mc Naughton's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mc Naughton families in 1911.
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What did your Mc Naughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mc Naughton. 51% of Mc Naughton men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Mc Naughton women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Naughton were Labourer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    51%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Peddler
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%

What Mc Naughton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mc Naughton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Naughton 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 Mc Naughton. 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 966 military records available for the last name Mc Naughton. For the veterans among your Mc Naughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Naughton lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1988, in the United States, Mc Naughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mc Naughton in 1983 was 81, and 96 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Naughton 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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