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Mcgoogan Family History

Mcgoogan Surname Meaning

Irish (Antrim): variant of McGuigan

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


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Where is the Mcgoogan family from?

You can see how Mcgoogan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgoogan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgoogan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Mcgoogan families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgoogan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcgoogan families in 1911.
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What did your Mcgoogan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgoogan. 60% of Mcgoogan men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcgoogan women worked as a Housework.

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Manager
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Mcgoogan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcgoogan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgoogan 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Mcgoogan. 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 265 military records available for the last name Mcgoogan. For the veterans among your Mcgoogan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgoogan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgoogan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcgoogan in 1956 was 62, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgoogan 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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