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Macvay Family History

Macvay 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: Mcvay, Mackay, Maclay, Machak, Mackey, Macha, Malay, Mcvoy, Mckay

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Where is the Macvay family from?

You can see how Macvay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macvay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macvay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Macvay family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macvay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Macvay families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macvay 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 Macvay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macvay. 100% of Macvay women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%

What Macvay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Macvay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macvay 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Macvay. 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 Macvay. For the veterans among your Macvay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macvay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Macvay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Macvay in 1971 was 66, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macvay 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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