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Mcevay Family History

Mcevay 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: Mcevoy, Mcvay, Mcstay, Mcvoy, Mckay, Mcclay, Morvay, Mcnay, Levay

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Where is the Mcevay family from?

You can see how Mcevay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcevay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcevay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mcevay families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mcevay's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcevay families in 1891.
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What did your Mcevay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcevay. 100% of Mcevay 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%

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Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Mcevay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcevay 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Mcevay. 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 91 military records available for the last name Mcevay. For the veterans among your Mcevay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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