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Macvie Family History

Macvie 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: Mackie, Macie, Marie, Marvin, Mace, Machi, Mackin, Mabie, Macri

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Where is the Macvie family from?

You can see how Macvie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macvie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Macvie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Macvie families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macvie's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Macvie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macvie 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 Macvie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macvie. 100% of Macvie men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 100% of Macvie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macvie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Macvie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macvie 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Macvie. 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 42 military records available for the last name Macvie. For the veterans among your Macvie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macvie lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Macvie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Macvie in 1974 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macvie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macvie 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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