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Macdugall Surname 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.

Where is the Macdugall family from?

You can see how Macdugall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdugall family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macdugall families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Macdugall family living in Argyll. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macdugall's in Scotland. Argyll and 1 other county had the highest population of Macdugall families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macdugall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Macdugall family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 137 census records available for the last name Macdugall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdugall census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Macdugall. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 3 military records available for the last name Macdugall. For the veterans among your Macdugall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdugall lifespan?

Average Macdugall life expectancy in 1977 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

Macdugall Surname Meaning

Where is the Macdugall family from?

What Macdugall family records will you find?

What is the average Macdugall lifespan?

Average Macdugall life expectancy in 1977 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

150	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Military Records
17	Immigration Records
137	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

150	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Military Records
17	Immigration Records
137	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

Macdugall Family History