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Mc Caughin Family History

Mc Caughin 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: Mccaughan, Mclaughlin, Mccauslin, Mcglaughlin, Mckaughan, Mccaughey

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Where is the Mc Caughin family from?

You can see how Mc Caughin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Caughin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Caughin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Mc Caughin families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mc Caughin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mc Caughin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Mc Caughin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Caughin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mc Caughin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mc Caughin. For the veterans among your Mc Caughin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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