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Origins of the McKough surname

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About the McKoughs

We have a total number of 140 records for people with the last name McKough.

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Where do most McKoughs live?

In 1921, most McKoughs lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about McKoughs

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 21 records for the McKough surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were McKoughs most likely to marry?

Mc Koughs

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Downeys

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married McKoughs.

What are the most common McKough first names?

  • John
  • Patrick
  • Mary
  • Margaret

Our birth record sets tell us the names of McKough family members

Common jobs for McKoughs

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for McKoughs in 1921
Laundress

1

Plateroom Maid Domestic

1

Common Male occupations for McKoughs in 1921
M S

2

Porter

1

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