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Maclafferty Family History

Maclafferty 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: Mcclafferty, Mclafferty, Mccafferty, Lafferty, Mccaffery, Cafferty

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Where is the Maclafferty family from?

You can see how Maclafferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maclafferty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maclafferty families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Maclafferty's in USA. California had the highest population of Maclafferty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maclafferty 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 108 census records available for the last name Maclafferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maclafferty 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Maclafferty. 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 60 military records available for the last name Maclafferty. For the veterans among your Maclafferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maclafferty lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Maclafferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Maclafferty in 1962 was 83, and 97 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maclafferty 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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