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Macavery Family History

Macavery 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: Maciver, Lavery, Mackley, Macera, Mugavero, Avery, Mackey, Macari

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Where is the Macavery family from?

You can see how Macavery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macavery family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Macavery families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Macavery's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macavery families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macavery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Macavery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macavery 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 Macavery. 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 10 military records available for the last name Macavery. For the veterans among your Macavery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macavery lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Macavery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Macavery in 1967 was 61, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macavery 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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