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Maconachy Family History

Maconachy 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: Mcconaghy, Mcconathy, Mcconahy, Mccoach, Mcconachie, Mcgeachy

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Where is the Maconachy family from?

You can see how Maconachy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maconachy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maconachy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Maconachy families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Maconachy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Maconachy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maconachy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maconachy ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Maconachy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maconachy 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Maconachy. 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 16 military records available for the last name Maconachy. For the veterans among your Maconachy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maconachy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Maconachy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Maconachy in 1965 was 69, and 93 in 1998.

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