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Mcviel Family History

Mcviel 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: Mcniel, Mcgill, Muriel, Maciel, Viel, Mckeel, Mcvey, Mcrill, Mcfield

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Where is the Mcviel family from?

You can see how Mcviel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcviel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Mcviel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Mcviel family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcviel's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcviel families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Mcviel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcviel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mcviel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcviel. For the veterans among your Mcviel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcviel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcviel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcviel

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