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Macnaughton Family History

Macnaughton Surname Meaning

Scottish: see McNaughton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Macnaughton family from?

You can see how Macnaughton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macnaughton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macnaughton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 12 Macnaughton families living in New Brunswick. This was about 67% of all the recorded Macnaughton's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Macnaughton families in 1911.
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What did your Macnaughton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Macnaughton. 84% of Macnaughton men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Macnaughton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Macnaughton were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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
    84%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    58%
  • Housekeeper
    43%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Macnaughton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Macnaughton. For the veterans among your Macnaughton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macnaughton lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Macnaughton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Macnaughton in 1954 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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