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Mcaferty Family History

Mcaferty 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, Mclafferty, Laferty, Cafferty, Mcsherry, Mccaffrey

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Where is the Mcaferty family from?

You can see how Mcaferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaferty family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaferty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Mcaferty family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaferty's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcaferty families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaferty 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 Mcaferty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcaferty. 75% of Mcaferty 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
    75%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

What Mcaferty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 620 census records available for the last name Mcaferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaferty 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mcaferty. 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 196 military records available for the last name Mcaferty. For the veterans among your Mcaferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaferty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Mcaferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcaferty in 1966 was 71, and 67 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcaferty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaferty 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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