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Mcavin Family History

Mcavin 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: Mcgavin, Cavin, Gavin, Main, Marin, Cain, Malin, Savin, Lavin, Makin

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Where is the Mcavin family from?

You can see how Mcavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcavin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Mcavin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcavin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcavin 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 301 census records available for the last name Mcavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mcavin. 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 98 military records available for the last name Mcavin. For the veterans among your Mcavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Mcavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Mcavin in 1960 was 52, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcavin 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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