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Mcivan Family History

Mcivan 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: Mclean, Milan, Ivan, Cavan, Mian, Mciver, Moisan, Mcbean, Mcirvin

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Where is the Mcivan family from?

You can see how Mcivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcivan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcivan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 10 Mcivan families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mcivan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcivan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcivan 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 167 census records available for the last name Mcivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcivan 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Mcivan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mcivan. For the veterans among your Mcivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcivan lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Mcivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mcivan in 1978 was 69, and 76 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcivan 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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