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Mcgonegal Family History

Mcgonegal Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal and Antrim): variant of McGonigle.

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


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Where is the Mcgonegal family from?

You can see how Mcgonegal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgonegal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgonegal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Mcgonegal families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgonegal's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mcgonegal families in 1911.
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What did your Mcgonegal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Engineer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Mcgonegal. 100% of Mcgonegal men worked as an Engineer and 100% of Mcgonegal women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Mcgonegal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgonegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgonegal 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Mcgonegal. 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 432 military records available for the last name Mcgonegal. For the veterans among your Mcgonegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgonegal lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgonegal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgonegal in 1944 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgonegal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgonegal 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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