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Mcshaffrey Family History

Mcshaffrey 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: Mccaffrey, Mcgaffey, Mehaffey, Mahaffey, Chaffey, Mchaffie, Mcsharry

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Where is the Mcshaffrey family from?

You can see how Mcshaffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcshaffrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcshaffrey families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Mcshaffrey families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcshaffrey's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Mcshaffrey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcshaffrey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Mcshaffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcshaffrey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Mcshaffrey. 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 64 military records available for the last name Mcshaffrey. For the veterans among your Mcshaffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcshaffrey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcshaffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcshaffrey in 1963 was 72, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcshaffrey 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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