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Mccafferty Family History

Mccafferty Surname Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Eachmharcaigh ‘son of Eachmharcach’ a personal name composed of the elements each ‘horse’ + marcach ‘rider knight’.

This surname is found in Donegal probably a branch of the O'Dohertys.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mccafferty family from?

You can see how Mccafferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccafferty family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccafferty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 40 Mccafferty families living in Durham. This was about 28% of all the recorded Mccafferty's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mccafferty families in 1891.
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What did your Mccafferty 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 Mccafferty. 72% of Mccafferty men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Mccafferty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccafferty were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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
    72%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Daily Work
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Mccafferty lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Mccafferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mccafferty in 1947 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

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