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Mckervey Family History

Mckervey Surname Meaning

from Mac Cearrbhaigh ‘son of the gambler’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mckervey family from?

You can see how Mckervey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckervey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mckervey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Mckervey families living in Angus. This was about 63% of all the recorded Mckervey's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mckervey families in 1891.
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What did your Mckervey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mckervey. 100% of Mckervey men worked as a Fisherman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Fisherman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Mckervey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckervey 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Mckervey. 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 174 military records available for the last name Mckervey. For the veterans among your Mckervey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mckervey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mckervey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mckervey in 1964 was 78, and 22 in 2004.

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