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Mcalavey Family History

Mcalavey Surname Meaning

from Mac Dhuinnshléibhe see McAleavey.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Mcalavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcalavey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcalavey families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Mcalavey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcalavey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcalavey families in 1861.
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Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Mcalavey. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Mcalavey. For the veterans among your Mcalavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcalavey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Mcalavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcalavey in 1971 was 77, and 98 in 2001.

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