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Mccaughin Family History

Mccaughin 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: Mccaughan, Mclaughlin, Mccauslin, Mckaughan, Mccaughey, Mcnaughton

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Where is the Mccaughin family from?

You can see how Mccaughin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaughin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccaughin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mccaughin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccaughin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccaughin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaughin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccaughin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccaughin. 43% of Mccaughin men worked as a Mechanic and 100% of Mccaughin women worked as a House Work. .

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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

  • Mechanic
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccaughin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaughin 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Mccaughin. 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 223 military records available for the last name Mccaughin. For the veterans among your Mccaughin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaughin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Mccaughin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mccaughin in 1964 was 56, and 85 in 2003.

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