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Macovey Family History

Macovey 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: Mackley, Mackey, Mccooey, Covey, Mccorvey, Maloney, Makovec, Mahoney

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Where is the Macovey family from?

You can see how Macovey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macovey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Macovey family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macovey's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Macovey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macovey 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 41 census records available for the last name Macovey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macovey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Macovey. 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 20 military records available for the last name Macovey. For the veterans among your Macovey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macovey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Macovey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Macovey in 1967 was 80, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macovey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macovey 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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