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Mcaffer Family History

Mcaffer Surname Meaning

from Mac Cathbhairr see McCaffer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Mcaffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaffer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcaffer families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Mcaffer family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaffer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcaffer families in 1891.
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There are 980 census records available for the last name Mcaffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaffer 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Mcaffer. 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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There are 93 military records available for the last name Mcaffer. For the veterans among your Mcaffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaffer lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Mcaffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcaffer in 1991 was 62, and 53 in 1992.

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