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Macgavin Family History

Macgavin 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: Mcgavin, Macbain, Gavin, Mangan, Marvin, Magin, Mackin, Macari

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Where is the Macgavin family from?

You can see how Macgavin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macgavin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macgavin families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Macgavin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macgavin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macgavin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macgavin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Macgavin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macgavin 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Macgavin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Macgavin. For the veterans among your Macgavin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macgavin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Macgavin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Macgavin in 1973 was 82, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macgavin 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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