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Macgugan Family History

Macgugan 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: Mcgugan, Machuga, Mcguigan, Macgowan, Mcgougan, Mangan, Magnan

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Where is the Macgugan family from?

You can see how Macgugan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgugan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Macgugan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 11 Macgugan families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Macgugan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Macgugan families in 1841.
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What did your Macgugan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Macgugan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgugan 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Macgugan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Macgugan. For the veterans among your Macgugan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgugan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Macgugan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macgugan in 1965 was 86, and 56 in 2001.

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