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Mcduffy Family History

Mcduffy Surname Meaning

Irish and Scottish: variant of McDuffie.

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


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Where is the Mcduffy family from?

You can see how Mcduffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcduffy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcduffy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcduffy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcduffy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcduffy families in 1891.
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What did your Mcduffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcduffy. 41% of Mcduffy men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mcduffy women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcduffy were Porter and Servant.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Porter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Cook
    8%
  • Servant
    8%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mcduffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcduffy 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Mcduffy. 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 856 military records available for the last name Mcduffy. For the veterans among your Mcduffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcduffy lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Mcduffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcduffy in 1960 was 63, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcduffy 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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