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Mcvinish Family History

Mcvinish 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: Mcnish, Minish, Cornish, Marinich, Mcginnis, Mcleish, Mcinnis

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Where is the Mcvinish family from?

You can see how Mcvinish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvinish family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Mcvinish families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Mcvinish family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvinish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcvinish families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Mcvinish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvinish 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mcvinish. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mcvinish. For the veterans among your Mcvinish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvinish 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 Mcvinish

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