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Mcgonegal Name Meaning

Irish (Donegal and Antrim): variant of McGonigle .

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


Similar surnames: Mcgonigal, Mcgonagle, Mcmonigal, Mcgonagill, Mcneal, Mcdonel

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Where is the Mcgonegal family from?

You can see how Mcgonegal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgonegal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgonegal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Mcgonegal families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Mcgonegal's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mcgonegal families in 1840.
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What did your Mcgonegal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Switchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcgonegal. 34% of Mcgonegal men worked as a Switchman. .

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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

  • Switchman
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Foreman
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgonegal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgonegal 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Mcgonegal. 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 432 military records available for the last name Mcgonegal. For the veterans among your Mcgonegal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgonegal lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgonegal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Mcgonegal in 1944 was 65, and 80 in 2004.

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