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Mcvitten Family History

Mcvitten 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: Mcvittie, Mitten, Mitter, Mitton, Cotten, Mchatton, Kitten, Mccotter

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Where is the Mcvitten family from?

You can see how Mcvitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcvitten family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mcvitten families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Mcvitten families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcvitten's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcvitten families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Mcvitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcvitten 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcvitten. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mcvitten. For the veterans among your Mcvitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcvitten lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Mcvitten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Mcvitten in 1974 was 79, and 59 in 1976.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcvitten 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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