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Mc Sheffrey Family History

Mc Sheffrey 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: Mcsherry, Mccaffrey, Sheffey, Jeffrey, Mcgaffey, Mehaffey, Mcguffey

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Where is the Mc Sheffrey family from?

You can see how Mc Sheffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Sheffrey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mc Sheffrey families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Mc Sheffrey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Sheffrey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mc Sheffrey families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Mc Sheffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Sheffrey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mc Sheffrey. 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 Mc Sheffrey. For the veterans among your Mc Sheffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Sheffrey lifespan?

Average Mc Sheffrey life expectancy in 1990 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Sheffrey 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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