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Mcgaugh Family History

Mcgaugh Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGough.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcgaugh family from?

You can see how Mcgaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgaugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Mcgaugh families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgaugh's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcgaugh families in 1911.
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What did your Mcgaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgaugh. 32% of Mcgaugh men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Mcgaugh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgaugh were Salesman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Mcgaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcgaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaugh 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaugh. 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 Mcgaugh. For the veterans among your Mcgaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaugh lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcgaugh in 1951 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaugh 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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