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Mcdevet Family History

Mcdevet 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: Mcdevitt, Mcever, Mcewen, Mcevoy, Medved, Cleve, Mckelvey, Madeley

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Where is the Mcdevet family from?

You can see how Mcdevet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdevet family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdevet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Mcdevet families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdevet's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcdevet families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Mcdevet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdevet 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Mcdevet. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mcdevet. For the veterans among your Mcdevet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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