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Mcvickar Family History

Mcvickar 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: Mcvicar, Mcvicker, Macvicar, Vicker, Micka, Schicker, Pickar

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Where is the Mcvickar family from?

You can see how Mcvickar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvickar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcvickar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcvickar family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvickar's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Mcvickar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mcvickar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvickar 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 657 immigration records available for the last name Mcvickar. 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 253 military records available for the last name Mcvickar. For the veterans among your Mcvickar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvickar lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Mcvickar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcvickar in 1945 was 49, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvickar 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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