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Mcsoley Family History

Mcsoley 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: Mcsorley, Mosley, Coley, Cooley, Mccolley, Mccooey, Masley, Soley

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Where is the Mcsoley family from?

You can see how Mcsoley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsoley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcsoley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mcsoley families living in Essex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Mcsoley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Mcsoley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcsoley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcsoley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcsoley. 50% of Mcsoley women worked as an Operator.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Sewer
    50%

What Mcsoley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Mcsoley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsoley 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Mcsoley. 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 242 military records available for the last name Mcsoley. For the veterans among your Mcsoley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsoley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Mcsoley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcsoley in 1967 was 54, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcsoley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsoley 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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