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Mcavenia Family History

Mcavenia 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: Cadena, Maenza, Avena, Catena, Madonia, Aveni, Malena, Cavanna

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Where is the Mcavenia family from?

You can see how Mcavenia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavenia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcavenia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Mcavenia families living in New Jersey. This was about 78% of all the recorded Mcavenia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mcavenia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcavenia 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 74 census records available for the last name Mcavenia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavenia 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Mcavenia. 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 73 military records available for the last name Mcavenia. For the veterans among your Mcavenia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavenia lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Mcavenia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Mcavenia in 1969 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcavenia 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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