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Mcaghon Family History

Mcaghon Name 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: Mcmahon, Machon, Mahon, Magnon, Mcaloon, Magoon, Mccahon, Mcghan

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Where is the Mcaghon family from?

You can see how Mcaghon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaghon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcaghon family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaghon's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mcaghon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaghon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcaghon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcaghon. 58% of Mcaghon women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%
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What Mcaghon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Mcaghon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaghon 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcaghon. 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 20 military records available for the last name Mcaghon. For the veterans among your Mcaghon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaghon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Mcaghon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mcaghon in 1969 was 95, and 84 in 2000.

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