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Mc Caney Family History

Mc Caney 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: Mcenaney, Mcnaney, Mccarney, Mccraney, Mchaney, Mccamey, Mclaney

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Where is the Mc Caney family from?

You can see how Mc Caney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Caney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Caney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Mc Caney families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mc Caney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Mc Caney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Caney 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 Caney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mc Caney. 100% of Mc Caney men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 365 census records available for the last name Mc Caney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Caney 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Mc Caney. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mc Caney. For the veterans among your Mc Caney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Caney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Caney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Caney

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