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Mcshaffery Family History

Mcshaffery 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: Mccaffery, Mccafferty, Mcgaffey, Mehaffey, Schaffert, Schaffer

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Where is the Mcshaffery family from?

You can see how Mcshaffery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcshaffery family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mcshaffery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mcshaffery family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcshaffery's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcshaffery families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Mcshaffery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcshaffery 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcshaffery. 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 30 military records available for the last name Mcshaffery. For the veterans among your Mcshaffery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcshaffery lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Mcshaffery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mcshaffery in 1968 was 86, and 80 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcshaffery 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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