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Mcafferey Family History

Mcafferey 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: Mccaffrey, Mccafferty, Mclafferty, Mcaffee, Caffrey, Caffery

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Where is the Mcafferey family from?

You can see how Mcafferey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcafferey family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mcafferey families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Mcafferey families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcafferey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcafferey families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Mcafferey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcafferey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mcafferey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcafferey. For the veterans among your Mcafferey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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