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Mcvern Family History

Mcvern 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: Mcvean, Mckern, Davern, Severn, Mclean, Mcgivern, Mcgovern, Mciver

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Where is the Mcvern family from?

You can see how Mcvern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvern family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcvern families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Mcvern families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvern's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Mcvern families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcvern surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Mcvern ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcvern. 100% of Mcvern men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcvern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Mcvern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvern 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 Mcvern. 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 16 military records available for the last name Mcvern. For the veterans among your Mcvern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvern lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Mcvern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcvern in 1970 was 83, and 70 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvern 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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