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Mcguiggan Family History

Mcguiggan Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McGuigan

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


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Where is the Mcguiggan family from?

You can see how Mcguiggan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguiggan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguiggan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Mcguiggan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 72% of all the recorded Mcguiggan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcguiggan families in 1911.
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What did your Mcguiggan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcguiggan. 72% of Mcguiggan men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Mcguiggan women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Mcguiggan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcguiggan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguiggan 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Mcguiggan. 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 356 military records available for the last name Mcguiggan. For the veterans among your Mcguiggan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguiggan lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguiggan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcguiggan in 1942 was 33, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcguiggan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcguiggan 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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