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Mcdugald Family History

Mcdugald 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: Mcdougald, Mcdougall, Mcdonald, Mcdougal, Dugal, Dugard, Mcquaid

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Where is the Mcdugald family from?

You can see how Mcdugald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdugald family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdugald families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 10 Mcdugald families living in North Carolina. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mcdugald's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mcdugald families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdugald surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcdugald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcdugald. 58% of Mcdugald men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcdugald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdugald 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Mcdugald. 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 299 military records available for the last name Mcdugald. For the veterans among your Mcdugald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdugald lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Mcdugald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mcdugald in 1961 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

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