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Mccaghy Family History

Mccaghy 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: Mcconaghy, Mccary, Mccarthy, Mccamey, Mccarty, Mccay, Mccague

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Where is the Mccaghy family from?

You can see how Mccaghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaghy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mccaghy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Mccaghy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccaghy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mccaghy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaghy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mccaghy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccaghy. 100% of Mccaghy men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mccaghy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Mccaghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaghy 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Mccaghy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mccaghy. For the veterans among your Mccaghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaghy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Mccaghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mccaghy in 1970 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccaghy 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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