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Mcfeeley Family History

Mcfeeley Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McFeely.

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


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Where is the Mcfeeley family from?

You can see how Mcfeeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcfeeley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcfeeley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Mcfeeley families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mcfeeley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcfeeley families in 1891.
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What did your Mcfeeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcfeeley. 50% of Mcfeeley men worked as a Clerk and 34% of Mcfeeley women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcfeeley were Machinist and Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcfeeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcfeeley 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Mcfeeley. 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 499 military records available for the last name Mcfeeley. For the veterans among your Mcfeeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcfeeley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcfeeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Mcfeeley in 1963 was 86, and 81 in 2004.

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