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Macravey Family History

Macravey 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: Mccraney, Mccraven, Cravey, Mcraney, Mccravy, Macrae, Harvey, Marvel

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Where is the Macravey family from?

You can see how Macravey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macravey family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Macravey families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Macravey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Macravey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Macravey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macravey 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 8 census records available for the last name Macravey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macravey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Macravey. 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 military records available for the last name Macravey. For the veterans among your Macravey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macravey lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1992, in the United States, Macravey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Macravey in 1959 was 58, and 60 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macravey 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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