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Mc Niff Family History

Mc Niff 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: Mcniff, Caniff, Mcgriff, Mcneff, Schiff, Cliff, Cunniff, Conniff

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Where is the Mc Niff family from?

You can see how Mc Niff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Niff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Niff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 55 Mc Niff families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mc Niff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mc Niff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Niff 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 Niff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Niff. 34% of Mc Niff men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Mc Niff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Niff were Motorman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Dentist
    17%
  • Motorman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Mc Niff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Niff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Niff 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Mc Niff. 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 205 military records available for the last name Mc Niff. For the veterans among your Mc Niff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Niff lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Mc Niff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mc Niff in 1977 was 98, and 83 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Niff 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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