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Mcaffe Family History

Mcaffe 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: Mcafee, Mcaffee, Taaffe, Mcgaffey, Scaff, Taffe, Mcabee, Scaife

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Where is the Mcaffe family from?

You can see how Mcaffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaffe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcaffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Mcaffe families living in New Mexico. This was about 31% of all the recorded Mcaffe's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Mcaffe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaffe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcaffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcaffe. 100% of Mcaffe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Mcaffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaffe 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Mcaffe. 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 101 military records available for the last name Mcaffe. For the veterans among your Mcaffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaffe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Mcaffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mcaffe in 1965 was 86, and 81 in 2000.

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