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Mcgoff Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGough .

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


Similar surnames: Mcguff, Mcgoey, Mcgown, Mcgory, Mcneff, Mccown, Mcgraw, Mchone, Mckoy

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Where is the Mcgoff family from?

You can see how Mcgoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Mcgoff family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mcgoff's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Mcgoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcgoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgoff. 20% of Mcgoff men worked as a Manager and 24% of Mcgoff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcgoff were Foreman 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

  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgoff 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 767 immigration records available for the last name Mcgoff. 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 595 military records available for the last name Mcgoff. For the veterans among your Mcgoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcgoff in 1962 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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