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Macvarish Family History

Macvarish Surname 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: Mactavish, Macari, Zachariah, Madaris, Mcdaris, Mctavish, Macario

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Where is the Macvarish family from?

You can see how Macvarish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macvarish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macvarish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 32 Macvarish families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macvarish's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Macvarish families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macvarish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Macvarish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macvarish 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Macvarish. 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 51 military records available for the last name Macvarish. For the veterans among your Macvarish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macvarish lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Macvarish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macvarish in 1953 was 26, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macvarish ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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