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Macveigh Family History

Macveigh 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: Mcveigh, Farleigh, Raleigh, Mcleish, Mccreight, Rawleigh, Mcvaugh

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Where is the Macveigh family from?

You can see how Macveigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macveigh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Macveigh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Macveigh families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Macveigh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Macveigh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macveigh 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 Macveigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Macveigh. 100% of Macveigh 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Macveigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Macveigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macveigh 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Macveigh. 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 149 military records available for the last name Macveigh. For the veterans among your Macveigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macveigh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Macveigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Macveigh in 1958 was 47, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macveigh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macveigh 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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