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Mcgavney Family History

Mcgavney 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: Mcgivney, Mcgaffey, Mcgarvey, Mcnaney, Mccarney, Mclarney, Mcgeeney

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Where is the Mcgavney family from?

You can see how Mcgavney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcgavney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Mcgavney families living in Connecticut. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mcgavney's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Mcgavney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcgavney 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 60 census records available for the last name Mcgavney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcgavney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcgavney. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mcgavney. For the veterans among your Mcgavney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcgavney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcgavney 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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