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Mc Lafferty Family History

Mc Lafferty 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: Mcclafferty, Mclafferty, Mccafferty, Lafferty, Mccaffery, Cafferty

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Where is the Mc Lafferty family from?

You can see how Mc Lafferty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Lafferty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Lafferty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Mc Lafferty families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Mc Lafferty's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Lafferty families in 1880.
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What did your Mc Lafferty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Lafferty. 60% of Mc Lafferty men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Mc Lafferty women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Lafferty were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 618 census records available for the last name Mc Lafferty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Lafferty 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Mc Lafferty. 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 89 military records available for the last name Mc Lafferty. For the veterans among your Mc Lafferty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Lafferty lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Mc Lafferty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mc Lafferty in 1975 was 62, and 87 in 1994.

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