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Macdavitt Family History

Macdavitt 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: Mcdavitt, Mcdevitt, Mcdivitt, Mahdavi, Mckevitt, Mcdavid, Cavitt

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Where is the Macdavitt family from?

You can see how Macdavitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macdavitt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macdavitt family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Macdavitt's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Macdavitt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Macdavitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macdavitt 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Macdavitt. 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 21 military records available for the last name Macdavitt. For the veterans among your Macdavitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macdavitt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Macdavitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Macdavitt in 1961 was 48, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macdavitt 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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