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Macaffrey Family History

Macaffrey 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.


Similar surnames: Mccaffrey, Mahaffey, Caffrey, Mccafferty, Mcgaffey, Mehaffey, Mcaffee

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Where is the Macaffrey family from?

You can see how Macaffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaffrey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Macaffrey families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Macaffrey family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Macaffrey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Macaffrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaffrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Macaffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaffrey 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Macaffrey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Macaffrey. For the veterans among your Macaffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaffrey lifespan?

Average Macaffrey life expectancy in 1982 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaffrey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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