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Mcaven Family History

Mcaven 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: Caven, Mcaden, Cave, Mcewen, Raven, Mayen, Aven, Graven, Craven

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Where is the Mcaven family from?

You can see how Mcaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcaven family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcaven families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 2 Mcaven families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcaven's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcaven families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcaven surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1891
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Mcaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcaven 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mcaven. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mcaven. For the veterans among your Mcaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcaven lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcaven 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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