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Mcaveney Family History

Mcaveney 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: Caveney, Coveney, Mcgeeney, Mcweeney, Cavener, Keaveney, Mceleney

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Where is the Mcaveney family from?

You can see how Mcaveney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaveney family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcaveney families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 3 Mcaveney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaveney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcaveney families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaveney 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 Mcaveney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mcaveney. 100% of Mcaveney men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mcaveney women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Mcaveney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 440 census records available for the last name Mcaveney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaveney 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Mcaveney. 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 72 military records available for the last name Mcaveney. For the veterans among your Mcaveney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaveney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mcaveney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mcaveney in 1968 was 73, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcaveney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaveney 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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