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Mclvin Family History

Mclvin 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: Melvin, Mclin, Mclain, Malvin, Melin, Malin, Marvin, Malmin, Galvin

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Where is the Mclvin family from?

You can see how Mclvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mclvin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mclvin families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Mclvin families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mclvin's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mclvin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Mclvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mclvin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Mclvin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Mclvin. For the veterans among your Mclvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mclvin 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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