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Mc Coy Family History

Mc Coy 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: Mccoy, Mcevoy, Mcvoy, Mcroy, Mccloy, Mccay, Mckoy, Mccory, Mcavoy

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Where is the Mc Coy family from?

You can see how Mc Coy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Coy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Coy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 167 Mc Coy families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mc Coy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Coy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Coy 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 Mc Coy 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 Mc Coy. 67% of Mc Coy men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Mc Coy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Coy were Coal Miner Putter and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    67%
  • Coal Miner Putter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%

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Census Records

There are 112,000 census records available for the last name Mc Coy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Coy 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Coy. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Mc Coy. For the veterans among your Mc Coy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Coy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Coy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mc Coy in 1964 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Coy 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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