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Mcgaffey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGaughey .

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


Similar surnames: Mcguffey, Mccaffrey, Gaffey, Mccauley, Mehaffey, Claffey, Mcgaughey

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Where is the Mcgaffey family from?

You can see how Mcgaffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgaffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcgaffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mcgaffey families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcgaffey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mcgaffey families in 1911.
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What did your Mcgaffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcgaffey. 67% of Mcgaffey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mcgaffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgaffey 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Mcgaffey. 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 554 military records available for the last name Mcgaffey. For the veterans among your Mcgaffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgaffey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Mcgaffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mcgaffey in 1952 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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