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Mccaffray Family History

Mccaffray Surname Meaning

from Mac Gafraidh see McCaffrey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Mccaffray families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaffray family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccaffray families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Mccaffray families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccaffray's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mccaffray families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 928 census records available for the last name Mccaffray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaffray 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Mccaffray. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 139 military records available for the last name Mccaffray. For the veterans among your Mccaffray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaffray lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Mccaffray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mccaffray in 1966 was 61, and 85 in 2003.

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