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Mcgougall Family History

Mcgougall 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: Mcdougall, Mcdougal, Mcdougald, Mcgougan, Macdougall, Mcgough

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Where is the Mcgougall family from?

You can see how Mcgougall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgougall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgougall families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there was 1 Mcgougall family living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcgougall's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Mcgougall families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Mcgougall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgougall 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Mcgougall. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mcgougall. For the veterans among your Mcgougall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgougall lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgougall 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgougall

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