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Mcvance Family History

Mcvance 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: Mccance, Chance, Vance, Crance, Mckane, Mance, Mclane, Mccane, Mcbane

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Where is the Mcvance family from?

You can see how Mcvance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvance family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Mcvance families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvance's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcvance families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mcvance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvance 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mcvance. 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 41 military records available for the last name Mcvance. For the veterans among your Mcvance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvance lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvance 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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