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Mccauliff Family History

Mccauliff 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: Mcauliff, Mcauliffe, Mccauley, Mccallion, Califf, Mccaslin, Mccauslin

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Where is the Mccauliff family from?

You can see how Mccauliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccauliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccauliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Mccauliff families living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mccauliff's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mccauliff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccauliff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mccauliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccauliff. 50% of Mccauliff men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Mccauliff women worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mccauliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccauliff 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Mccauliff. 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 193 military records available for the last name Mccauliff. For the veterans among your Mccauliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccauliff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mccauliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Mccauliff in 1963 was 93, and 86 in 2004.

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