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Mclavey Family History

Mclavey 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: Mclaney, Clavel, Milavec, Mcclave, Mcgarvey, Mcnaney, Claver

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Where is the Mclavey family from?

You can see how Mclavey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclavey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mclavey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Mclavey families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Mclavey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mclavey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclavey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mclavey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mclavey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Mclavey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclavey 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Mclavey. 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 92 military records available for the last name Mclavey. For the veterans among your Mclavey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclavey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Mclavey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mclavey in 1963 was 83, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mclavey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclavey 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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