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Mcguffie Family History

Mcguffie Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of McGuffey .

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


Similar surnames: Mcguffee, Mcduffee, Mcaffee, Duffie, Mcduffey, Mcburnie, Mcguffey

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Where is the Mcguffie family from?

You can see how Mcguffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguffie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcguffie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 63 Mcguffie families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mcguffie's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcguffie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcguffie 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 Mcguffie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcguffie. 50% of Mcguffie men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Mcguffie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcguffie were Salesman and Domestic Servant. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Dock Labourer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • None
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcguffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguffie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcguffie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 727 military records available for the last name Mcguffie. For the veterans among your Mcguffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguffie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguffie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcguffie in 1955 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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