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Mcaffrey Family History

Mcaffrey Surname Meaning

from Mac Gafraidh see McCaffrey.

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


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Where is the Mcaffrey family from?

You can see how Mcaffrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaffrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaffrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Mcaffrey families living in Cheshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Mcaffrey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcaffrey families in 1891.
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What did your Mcaffrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer Heavy Work was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcaffrey. 100% of Mcaffrey men worked as a Labourer Heavy Work.

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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

  • Labourer Heavy Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcaffrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaffrey 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Mcaffrey. 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 106 military records available for the last name Mcaffrey. For the veterans among your Mcaffrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaffrey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcaffrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mcaffrey in 1961 was 40, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaffrey 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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