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Mccaughan Name Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McGahan .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgahan, Mccartan, Mccahan, Mccargar, Mcclanahan, Mclaughlin

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Where is the Mccaughan family from?

You can see how Mccaughan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaughan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccaughan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mccaughan family living in Illinois. This was about 20% of all the recorded Mccaughan's in USA. Illinois and 4 other states had the highest population of Mccaughan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaughan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccaughan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Retired were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccaughan. 20% of Mccaughan men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Mccaughan women worked as a Retired. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccaughan were Clerk and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retired
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccaughan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccaughan. For the veterans among your Mccaughan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaughan lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mccaughan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mccaughan in 1952 was 22, and 68 in 2004.

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