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Mcnorgan Family History

Mcnorgan 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: Morgan, Mcdorman, Mcmorran, Mccolgan, Corgan, Mcnorton, Mcgougan

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Where is the Mcnorgan family from?

You can see how Mcnorgan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcnorgan family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mcnorgan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Mcnorgan families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcnorgan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcnorgan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcnorgan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcnorgan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mcnorgan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Mcnorgan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcnorgan 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Mcnorgan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Mcnorgan. For the veterans among your Mcnorgan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcnorgan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Mcnorgan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcnorgan in 1965 was 67, and 74 in 2001.

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