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Mcconahy Family History

Mcconahy Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McConaghy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcconahy family from?

You can see how Mcconahy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcconahy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcconahy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Mcconahy families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcconahy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcconahy families in 1891.
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What did your Mcconahy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcconahy. 63% of Mcconahy men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcconahy 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

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcconahy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcconahy 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Mcconahy. 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 374 military records available for the last name Mcconahy. For the veterans among your Mcconahy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcconahy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mcconahy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcconahy in 1957 was 44, and 82 in 2004.

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