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Mcgaffey Family History

Mcgaffey Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McGaughey.

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


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Where is the Mcgaffey family from?

You can see how Mcgaffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgaffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Mcgaffey families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgaffey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcgaffey families in 1891.
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What did your Mcgaffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcgaffey. 100% of Mcgaffey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgaffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaffey 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaffey. 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 554 military records available for the last name Mcgaffey. For the veterans among your Mcgaffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaffey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgaffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcgaffey in 1952 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgaffey 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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