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Mcavina Family History

Mcavina 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: Malina, Macina, Marina, Avina, Gravina, Mcgavin, Cavin, Cavins, Gavin

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Where is the Mcavina family from?

You can see how Mcavina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavina family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Mcavina families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Mcavina families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavina's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcavina families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mcavina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavina 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Mcavina. 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 military records available for the last name Mcavina. For the veterans among your Mcavina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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