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Mcefee Family History

Mcefee 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: Mcafee, Mcfee, Mcewen, Defee, Mcabee, Mcelwee, Mcbee, Mcnee, Mcphee

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Where is the Mcefee family from?

You can see how Mcefee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcefee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcefee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mcefee family living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mcefee's in USA. Mississippi and 2 other states had the highest population of Mcefee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcefee 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 215 census records available for the last name Mcefee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcefee 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Mcefee. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mcefee. For the veterans among your Mcefee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcefee lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Mcefee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mcefee in 1978 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcefee 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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