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Mc Van Family History

Mc Van 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: Mclean, Cavan, Mcbean, Morvan, Mcvean, Mckean, Mcshan, Covan, Mchan

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Where is the Mc Van family from?

You can see how Mc Van families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Van family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Van families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Mc Van families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mc Van's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Mc Van families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Van 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 18,000 census records available for the last name Mc Van. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Van 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Mc Van. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Mc Van. For the veterans among your Mc Van ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Van lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Mc Van life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mc Van in 1977 was 70, and 78 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Van 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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