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Macconaughey Family History

Macconaughey 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: Mcconaughey, Mcconaughy, Mcconnaughey, Mcconaghy, Mcconnaughy

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Where is the Macconaughey family from?

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

What did your Macconaughey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Macconaughey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Macconaughey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macconaughey 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Macconaughey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Macconaughey. For the veterans among your Macconaughey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macconaughey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1978, in the United States, Macconaughey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Macconaughey in 1967 was 73, and 83 in 1978.

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