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Mcvena Family History

Mcvena 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: Mcvea, Melena, Morena, Avena, Vena, Cena, Mena, Malena, Mckenna

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Where is the Mcvena family from?

You can see how Mcvena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvena family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Mcvena families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 5 Mcvena families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvena's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mcvena families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Mcvena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvena 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Mcvena. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcvena. For the veterans among your Mcvena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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