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Mc Shea Family History

Mc Shea 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: Mcshea, Cohea, Chea, Chew, Chen, Che, Schei, Cha, Chez, Scher

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Where is the Mc Shea family from?

You can see how Mc Shea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Shea family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Shea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 54 Mc Shea families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mc Shea's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Shea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Shea 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 Shea ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mc Shea. 100% of Mc Shea men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 100% of Mc Shea 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

  • Horseman On Farm
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mc Shea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mc Shea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Shea 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Mc Shea. 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 418 military records available for the last name Mc Shea. For the veterans among your Mc Shea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Shea lifespan?

Average Mc Shea life expectancy in 1988 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Shea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Shea 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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