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Mcavany Family History

Mcavany 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: Mcanany, Cavan, Mcalhany, Mcenany, Mcavoy, Mcvay, Mcaneny, Mulvany

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Where is the Mcavany family from?

You can see how Mcavany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavany family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcavany families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Mcavany families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavany's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Mcavany families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Mcavany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavany 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mcavany. 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 15 military records available for the last name Mcavany. For the veterans among your Mcavany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavany lifespan?

Average Mcavany life expectancy in 1963 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcavany 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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