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Mcavery Family History

Mcavery 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: Lavery, Avery, Mcenery, Mciver, Calvery, Mcadory, Caver, Mcvey, Cavey

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Where is the Mcavery family from?

You can see how Mcavery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavery family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcavery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Mcavery families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavery's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Mcavery families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcavery 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 666 census records available for the last name Mcavery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavery 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Mcavery. 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 97 military records available for the last name Mcavery. For the veterans among your Mcavery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavery lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Mcavery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mcavery in 1970 was 85, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcavery 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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