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Mcshea Family History

Mcshea Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal Leitrim and Dublin): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Séaghdha ‘son of Séaghdha’ a byname meaning ‘fine’ or ‘fortunate’.

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


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Where is the Mcshea family from?

You can see how Mcshea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcshea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcshea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Mcshea families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mcshea's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcshea families in 1891.
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What did your Mcshea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcshea. 100% of Mcshea women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcshea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcshea 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcshea. 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 838 military records available for the last name Mcshea. For the veterans among your Mcshea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcshea lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mcshea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcshea in 1959 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcshea 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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