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Mcafferty Family History

Mcafferty Surname Meaning

variant (found in Scotland) of Mac Eachmharcaigh see McCafferty.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Mcafferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcafferty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcafferty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mcafferty families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcafferty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcafferty families in 1891.
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There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcafferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcafferty 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Mcafferty. 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 185 military records available for the last name Mcafferty. For the veterans among your Mcafferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcafferty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Mcafferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcafferty in 1966 was 83, and 75 in 1999.

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