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Macvitie Family History

Macvitie 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: Mcvittie, Maccini, Mavity, Maitre, Macioce, Martie, Manville, Mackie

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Where is the Macvitie family from?

You can see how Macvitie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macvitie family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Macvitie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Macvitie families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Macvitie's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Macvitie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macvitie 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 127 census records available for the last name Macvitie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macvitie 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Macvitie. 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 13 military records available for the last name Macvitie. For the veterans among your Macvitie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macvitie lifespan?

Average Macvitie life expectancy in 2002 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macvitie 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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