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Mcconathy Family History

Mcconathy Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McConaghy.

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


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Where is the Mcconathy family from?

You can see how Mcconathy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcconathy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcconathy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Mcconathy family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcconathy's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Mcconathy families in 1911.
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What did your Mcconathy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcconathy. 32% of Mcconathy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mcconathy women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcconathy were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Mcconathy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcconathy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcconathy 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Mcconathy. 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 879 military records available for the last name Mcconathy. For the veterans among your Mcconathy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcconathy lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mcconathy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcconathy in 1961 was 68, and 76 in 2004.

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