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Mcevan Family History

Mcevan 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: Mcewan, Mcewen, Mclean, Mcevoy, Meehan, Devan, Cavan, Megan, Meenan

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Where is the Mcevan family from?

You can see how Mcevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcevan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Mcevan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mcevan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcevan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcevan 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 Mcevan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcevan. 100% of Mcevan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Mcevan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 996 census records available for the last name Mcevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcevan 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 490 immigration records available for the last name Mcevan. 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 121 military records available for the last name Mcevan. For the veterans among your Mcevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcevan lifespan?

Average Mcevan life expectancy in 1978 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcevan 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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