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Mcivor Name Meaning

Scottish and northern Irish: variant of McIver .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Mckiver, Mcever, Mciver, Mcneer, Maciver, Minor, Mcilvoy, Mccort

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Where is the Mcivor family from?

You can see how Mcivor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcivor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcivor families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 52 Mcivor families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Mcivor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mcivor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcivor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mcivor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mcivor. 39% of Mcivor men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Mcivor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mcivor were Dock Labourer and Teacher Of Pianoforte. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    39%
  • House Painter
    16%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Dock Labourer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Teacher Of Pianoforte
    4%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Mcivor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcivor 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Mcivor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Mcivor. For the veterans among your Mcivor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcivor lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Mcivor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mcivor in 1943 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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