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Mcaboy Family History

Mcaboy 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: Mcavoy, Mcevoy, Mabey, Mcadoo, Mccoy, Mabon, Mcvoy, Mcabee, Cabot

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Where is the Mcaboy family from?

You can see how Mcaboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaboy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaboy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Mcaboy families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaboy's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcaboy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaboy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcaboy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcaboy. 100% of Mcaboy men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcaboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaboy 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Mcaboy. 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 302 military records available for the last name Mcaboy. For the veterans among your Mcaboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaboy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Mcaboy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcaboy in 1947 was 39, and 79 in 2003.

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