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Mccaffree Family History

Mccaffree 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, Mcaffee, Mccafferty, Mcgaffey, Mcafee, Chaffee, Mchaffie

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Where is the Mccaffree family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccaffree. 43% of Mccaffree men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Mccaffree women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Mccaffree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccaffree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaffree 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Mccaffree. 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 286 military records available for the last name Mccaffree. For the veterans among your Mccaffree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaffree lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mccaffree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mccaffree in 1944 was 36, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccaffree

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccaffree 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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