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Mccaugherty Family History

Mccaugherty Surname Meaning

from Mac Eachmharcaigh see McCafferty.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mccaugherty family from?

You can see how Mccaugherty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaugherty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mccaugherty families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Mccaugherty families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mccaugherty's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mccaugherty families in 1911.
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What did your Mccaugherty ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Mccaugherty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaugherty 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Mccaugherty. 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 69 military records available for the last name Mccaugherty. For the veterans among your Mccaugherty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaugherty lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mccaugherty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mccaugherty in 1964 was 84, and 85 in 2004.

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