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Mcsheffrey Family History

Mcsheffrey Surname Meaning

Irish: from Mac Seafraidh ‘son of Geoffrey’.

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


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Where is the Mcsheffrey family from?

You can see how Mcsheffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsheffrey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcsheffrey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 12 Mcsheffrey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsheffrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcsheffrey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsheffrey 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 Mcsheffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcsheffrey. 100% of Mcsheffrey men worked as a Manager and 100% of Mcsheffrey women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Mcsheffrey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcsheffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsheffrey 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Mcsheffrey. 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 135 military records available for the last name Mcsheffrey. For the veterans among your Mcsheffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsheffrey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Mcsheffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcsheffrey in 1959 was 52, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsheffrey 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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