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Mcguffie Family History

Mcguffie Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McGuffey.

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


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Where is the Mcguffie family from?

You can see how Mcguffie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguffie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcguffie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 2 Mcguffie families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcguffie's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcguffie families in 1911.
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What did your Mcguffie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Mcguffie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguffie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcguffie. 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 727 military records available for the last name Mcguffie. For the veterans among your Mcguffie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguffie lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguffie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mcguffie in 1955 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcguffie 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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