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Mccaughry Family History

Mccaughry 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: Mcclaughry, Mccaughey, Mccaughan, Mcgaughey, Mcgaughy, Mccauley

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Where is the Mccaughry family from?

You can see how Mccaughry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaughry family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Mccaughry family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mccaughry's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccaughry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaughry 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 Mccaughry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mccaughry. 50% of Mccaughry men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    50%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    50%

What Mccaughry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Mccaughry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaughry 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 Mccaughry. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mccaughry. For the veterans among your Mccaughry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaughry lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Mccaughry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mccaughry in 1975 was 88, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccaughry 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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