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Mcsheffey Family History

Mcsheffey 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: Sheffey, Mcsherry, Mcgaffey, Mehaffey, Mcguffey, Mcchesney, Steffey

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Where is the Mcsheffey family from?

You can see how Mcsheffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsheffey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcsheffey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Mcsheffey family living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcsheffey's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Mcsheffey families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Mcsheffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsheffey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mcsheffey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcsheffey. For the veterans among your Mcsheffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsheffey lifespan?

Average Mcsheffey life expectancy in 1995 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsheffey 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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