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Mcgiffert Family History

Mcgiffert 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: Mcdiffett, Mccafferty, Schiffer, Mcgaffey, Schaffert, Mcguffey

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Where is the Mcgiffert family from?

You can see how Mcgiffert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgiffert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcgiffert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Mcgiffert families living in Ross and Cromarty. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcgiffert's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mcgiffert families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgiffert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Mcgiffert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcgiffert. 50% of Mcgiffert men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Mcgiffert women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Mcgiffert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Mcgiffert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgiffert 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Mcgiffert. 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 280 military records available for the last name Mcgiffert. For the veterans among your Mcgiffert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgiffert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mcgiffert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcgiffert in 1964 was 89, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcgiffert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgiffert 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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