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Macvean Family History

Macvean 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: Mcvean, Maclean, Mclean, Machen, Macken, Mcbean, Machan, Mckean

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Where is the Macvean family from?

You can see how Macvean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macvean family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macvean families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Macvean families living in Yorkshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Macvean's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Macvean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macvean surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Macvean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mantle Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macvean. 100% of Macvean men worked as a Mantle Manufacturer and 100% of Macvean women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mantle Manufacturer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macvean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Macvean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macvean 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Macvean. 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 212 military records available for the last name Macvean. For the veterans among your Macvean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macvean lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Macvean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Macvean in 1959 was 39, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macvean 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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