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Mc Gonigle Family History

Mc Gonigle 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: Mcgonigle, Mcgonagle, Mcmonigle, Mcmonagle, Mcgonigal, Mcmanigle

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Where is the Mc Gonigle family from?

You can see how Mc Gonigle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Gonigle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Gonigle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Mc Gonigle families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Mc Gonigle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mc Gonigle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Gonigle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mc Gonigle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Gonigle. 16% of Mc Gonigle men worked as a Farmer and 39% of Mc Gonigle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Gonigle were Fireman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Fireman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%

What Mc Gonigle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mc Gonigle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Gonigle 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Mc Gonigle. 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 378 military records available for the last name Mc Gonigle. For the veterans among your Mc Gonigle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Gonigle lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Mc Gonigle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mc Gonigle in 1970 was 84, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Gonigle 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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