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Mccaughrin Family History

Mccaughrin 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: Mclaughlin, Mccaughan, Mccaghren, Mcnaughton, Mcclaughry, Mccauslin

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Where is the Mccaughrin family from?

You can see how Mccaughrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaughrin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccaughrin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mccaughrin family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccaughrin's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Mccaughrin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaughrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Mccaughrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaughrin 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mccaughrin. 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 46 military records available for the last name Mccaughrin. For the veterans among your Mccaughrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaughrin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Mccaughrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mccaughrin in 1973 was 89, and 90 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccaughrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccaughrin 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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