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Mclvile Family History

Mclvile 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: Melville, Mclaine, Mulville, Melle, Mcalpine, Molle, Civil, Mcgill

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Where is the Mclvile family from?

You can see how Mclvile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclvile family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Mclvile families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Mclvile families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mclvile's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Mclvile families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Mclvile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclvile 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 Mclvile. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mclvile. For the veterans among your Mclvile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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