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Mcguffin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of McGaffin

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


Similar surnames: Mcgiffin, Mcgaffin, Mcgurrin, Giffin, Mcguff, Mcduffie, Mcguigan

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Where is the Mcguffin family from?

You can see how Mcguffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcguffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcguffin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Mcguffin families living in Alberta. This was about 55% of all the recorded Mcguffin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mcguffin families in 1911.
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What did your Mcguffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcguffin. 100% of Mcguffin 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mcguffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcguffin 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 732 immigration records available for the last name Mcguffin. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcguffin. For the veterans among your Mcguffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcguffin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mcguffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcguffin in 1949 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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