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Mcdoughald Family History

Mcdoughald 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: Mcdougald, Mcdougall, Mcdougal, Mcdonald, Mcdougle, Macdougal

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Where is the Mcdoughald family from?

You can see how Mcdoughald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdoughald family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Mcdoughald family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdoughald's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcdoughald families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Mcdoughald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdoughald 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcdoughald. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcdoughald. For the veterans among your Mcdoughald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdoughald lifespan?

Average Mcdoughald life expectancy in 1986 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcdoughald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdoughald 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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