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Mcconahay Family History

Mcconahay Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McConaghy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mcconahay family from?

You can see how Mcconahay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcconahay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcconahay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 9 Mcconahay families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Mcconahay's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mcconahay families in 1840.
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What did your Mcconahay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcconahay. 100% of Mcconahay men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcconahay women worked as a Housekeeper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcconahay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcconahay 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Mcconahay. 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 341 military records available for the last name Mcconahay. For the veterans among your Mcconahay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcconahay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcconahay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcconahay in 1963 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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