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Mccaney Family History

Mccaney 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: Mcnaney, Mccarney, Mccraney, Mchaney, Mccamey, Mclaney, Mcraney

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Where is the Mccaney family from?

You can see how Mccaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccaney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Mccaney families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mccaney's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mccaney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccaney. 64% of Mccaney 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
    64%
  • Farmer
    37%
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Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Mccaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccaney 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Mccaney. 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 107 military records available for the last name Mccaney. For the veterans among your Mccaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccaney lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mccaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Mccaney in 1966 was 57, and 58 in 2004.

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