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Mcaffey Family History

Mcaffey 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: Mcgaffey, Mcaffee, Caffey, Mccaffrey, Coffey, Mehaffey, Mcguffey

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Where is the Mcaffey family from?

You can see how Mcaffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaffey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcaffey families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Mcaffey family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaffey's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Mcaffey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaffey 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 158 census records available for the last name Mcaffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaffey 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mcaffey. 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 14 military records available for the last name Mcaffey. For the veterans among your Mcaffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaffey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaffey 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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