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Mcavaney Family History

Mcavaney 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: Mulvaney, Mcenaney, Mcnaney, Mccraney, Mchaney, Mclaney, Mcraney

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Where is the Mcavaney family from?

You can see how Mcavaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavaney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mcavaney families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Mcavaney families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavaney's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Mcavaney families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcavaney 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 Mcavaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mcavaney. 100% of Mcavaney men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Mcavaney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Mcavaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavaney 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Mcavaney. 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 68 military records available for the last name Mcavaney. For the veterans among your Mcavaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavaney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcavaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mcavaney in 1963 was 75, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcavaney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcavaney 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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