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Mcconaughey Family History

Mcconaughey Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McConaghy.

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


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Where is the Mcconaughey family from?

You can see how Mcconaughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcconaughey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcconaughey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mcconaughey families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcconaughey's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mcconaughey families in 1891.
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What did your Mcconaughey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcconaughey. 50% of Mcconaughey men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mcconaughey women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcconaughey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcconaughey 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Mcconaughey. 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 502 military records available for the last name Mcconaughey. For the veterans among your Mcconaughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcconaughey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcconaughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Mcconaughey in 1963 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

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