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Mc Gaff Family History

Mc Gaff 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: Mcguff, Mcgoff, Mcgaffey, Schaff, Mcniff, Scaff, Gaff, Schlaff

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Where is the Mc Gaff family from?

You can see how Mc Gaff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Gaff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Gaff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mc Gaff families living in New York. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mc Gaff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mc Gaff families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Mc Gaff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Gaff 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mc Gaff. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mc Gaff. For the veterans among your Mc Gaff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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