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Mcvaugh Family History

Mcvaugh Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McVeigh.

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


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Where is the Mcvaugh family from?

You can see how Mcvaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvaugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Mcvaugh families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Mcvaugh families in 1911.
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What did your Mcvaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcvaugh. 27% of Mcvaugh men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    27%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

What Mcvaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcvaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvaugh 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Mcvaugh. 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 424 military records available for the last name Mcvaugh. For the veterans among your Mcvaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvaugh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Mcvaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcvaugh in 1945 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcvaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvaugh 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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