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Mckvar Family History

Mckvar 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: Mclear, Mckay, Makar, Mciver, Mckean, Mckeag, Mcnear, Mcivor, Mcvay

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Where is the Mckvar family from?

You can see how Mckvar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mckvar family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Mckvar families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mckvar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mckvar families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Mckvar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mckvar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mckvar. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Mckvar. For the veterans among your Mckvar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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