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Mc Abee Family History

Mc Abee Name 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: Mcabee, Mabee, Mcafee, Mcnamee, Mccabe, Mcbee, Mcatee, Mcaree

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Where is the Mc Abee family from?

You can see how Mc Abee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Abee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Abee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Mc Abee families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Mc Abee's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mc Abee families in 1911.
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What did your Mc Abee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Abee. 31% of Mc Abee men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Mc Abee women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Abee were Clerk and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mc Abee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Abee 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Mc Abee. 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 261 military records available for the last name Mc Abee. For the veterans among your Mc Abee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Abee lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Abee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Mc Abee in 1970 was 79, and 88 in 2004.

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