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Mc Cauley Family History

Mc Cauley 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: Mccauley, Mccarley, Mcauley, Mccalley, Mccaulley, Mccawley, Mcgauley

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Where is the Mc Cauley family from?

You can see how Mc Cauley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Cauley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Cauley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Mc Cauley families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mc Cauley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mc Cauley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Cauley 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 Cauley ancestors do for a living?

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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 34,000 census records available for the last name Mc Cauley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Cauley 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Cauley. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Mc Cauley. For the veterans among your Mc Cauley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Cauley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Cauley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Mc Cauley in 1960 was 64, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Cauley 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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