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Mcconnaughey Family History

Mcconnaughey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McConaghy .

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


Similar surnames: Mcconnaughy, Mcconaughey, Mcconaughy, Mcconaghy, Mcconachie

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Where is the Mcconnaughey family from?

You can see how Mcconnaughey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcconnaughey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcconnaughey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Mcconnaughey families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mcconnaughey's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mcconnaughey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcconnaughey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcconnaughey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcconnaughey. 29% of Mcconnaughey men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Mcconnaughey women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcconnaughey were Labor and Waitress. .

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    30%
  • Servant
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcconnaughey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcconnaughey 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Mcconnaughey. 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 721 military records available for the last name Mcconnaughey. For the veterans among your Mcconnaughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcconnaughey lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mcconnaughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcconnaughey in 1944 was 22, and 72 in 2004.

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