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Mclver Family History

Mclver 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: Mciver, Mcever, Miller, Cover, Malter, Pulver, Culver, Silver, Moller

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Where is the Mclver family from?

You can see how Mclver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclver family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mclver families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Mclver family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclver's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Mclver families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mclver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Mclver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclver 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Mclver. 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 52 military records available for the last name Mclver. For the veterans among your Mclver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mclver lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Mclver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mclver in 1977 was 62, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclver 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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