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Mcavay Family History

Mcavay 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: Mcavoy, Mcvay, Mcevoy, Cava, Mcadam, Cavan, Malay, Mcstay, Mcvoy

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Where is the Mcavay family from?

You can see how Mcavay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcavay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 16 Mcavay families living in Cumberland. This was about 70% of all the recorded Mcavay's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Mcavay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcavay 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 Mcavay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mcavay. 100% of Mcavay 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 Mcavay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mcavay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavay 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Mcavay. 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 302 military records available for the last name Mcavay. For the veterans among your Mcavay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Mcavay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mcavay in 1963 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcavay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcavay 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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