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Mc Gonagill Family History

Mc Gonagill 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: Mcgonagill, Mcgonagle, Mcmonagle, Mcgonigle, Mcgonigal, Mcgonegal

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Where is the Mc Gonagill family from?

You can see how Mc Gonagill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Gonagill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Gonagill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Mc Gonagill families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Mc Gonagill's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Mc Gonagill families in 1880.
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What did your Mc Gonagill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Gonagill. 45% of Mc Gonagill men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Gardener
    23%

What Mc Gonagill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Mc Gonagill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Gonagill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mc Gonagill. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mc Gonagill. For the veterans among your Mc Gonagill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Gonagill lifespan?

Average Mc Gonagill life expectancy in 1985 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Gonagill 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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