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Macaffree Family History

Macaffree 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, Mcaffee, Macafee, Mcafee, Mahaffey, Mcaree, Caffrey

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Where is the Macaffree family from?

You can see how Macaffree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macaffree family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Macaffree families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macaffree's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Macaffree families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macaffree 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 29 census records available for the last name Macaffree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macaffree 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Macaffree. 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 18 military records available for the last name Macaffree. For the veterans among your Macaffree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macaffree lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Macaffree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macaffree in 1988 was 72, and 41 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macaffree 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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