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Mcveagh Family History

Mcveagh Surname Meaning

from Mac Bheatha see McVeigh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcveagh family from?

You can see how Mcveagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcveagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcveagh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Mcveagh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Mcveagh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mcveagh families in 1891.
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What did your Mcveagh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcveagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcveagh 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 632 immigration records available for the last name Mcveagh. 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 325 military records available for the last name Mcveagh. For the veterans among your Mcveagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcveagh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Mcveagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mcveagh in 1962 was 62, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcveagh 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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