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Mccaffey Family History

Mccaffey 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: Mccaffrey, Mcgaffey, Mccaffery, Mccauley, Mccafferty, Mehaffey

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Where is the Mccaffey family from?

You can see how Mccaffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaffey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccaffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mccaffey families living in Quebec. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mccaffey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mccaffey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaffey 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 Mccaffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccaffey. 50% of Mccaffey men worked as a Salesman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Mccaffey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccaffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaffey 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 316 immigration records available for the last name Mccaffey. 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 224 military records available for the last name Mccaffey. For the veterans among your Mccaffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaffey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mccaffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mccaffey in 1971 was 73, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccaffey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccaffey 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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