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Mc Iver Family History

Mc Iver 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: Mciver, Mckiver, Mcgivern, Scriver, Cliver, Mcniven, Mctier, Maciver

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Where is the Mc Iver family from?

You can see how Mc Iver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Iver family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Iver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 123 Mc Iver families living in North Carolina. This was about 25% of all the recorded Mc Iver's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mc Iver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Iver 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 Mc Iver ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Iver. 80% of Mc Iver 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
    80%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Mc Iver family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mc Iver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Iver 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Mc Iver. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mc Iver. For the veterans among your Mc Iver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Iver lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Iver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mc Iver in 1969 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Iver 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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