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Maconaghy Family History

Maconaghy 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: Mcconaghy, Mcconathy, Mcconaughy, Mcconahy, Mcconahay, Mcconaha

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Where is the Maconaghy family from?

You can see how Maconaghy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maconaghy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Maconaghy families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Maconaghy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maconaghy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maconaghy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Maconaghy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Maconaghy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maconaghy 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Maconaghy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Maconaghy. For the veterans among your Maconaghy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maconaghy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Maconaghy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maconaghy in 1966 was 84, and 94 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maconaghy 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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