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Mc Cafferty Family History

Mc Cafferty 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: Mccafferty, Mcclafferty, Mclafferty, Mccaffery, Mccaffrey, Cafferty

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Where is the Mc Cafferty family from?

You can see how Mc Cafferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Cafferty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Cafferty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mc Cafferty families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Cafferty's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Cafferty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Cafferty 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 Mc Cafferty ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coppersmith and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Cafferty. 100% of Mc Cafferty men worked as a Coppersmith and 100% of Mc Cafferty women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coppersmith
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mc Cafferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Cafferty 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 933 immigration records available for the last name Mc Cafferty. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mc Cafferty. For the veterans among your Mc Cafferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Cafferty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Mc Cafferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mc Cafferty in 1963 was 70, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Cafferty 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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