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Mcguffey Family History

Mcguffey Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McAfee.

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


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Where is the Mcguffey family from?

You can see how Mcguffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguffey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Mcguffey families living in Lancashire. This was about 72% of all the recorded Mcguffey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcguffey families in 1891.
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What did your Mcguffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcguffey. 100% of Mcguffey 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Mcguffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguffey 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Mcguffey. 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 871 military records available for the last name Mcguffey. For the veterans among your Mcguffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguffey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcguffey in 1958 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcguffey 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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