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Mcavinchey Family History

Mcavinchey Surname Meaning

from Mac Dhuibhinse son of Dubh Inse or Duibhinse a personal name meaning ‘black one of the island’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mcavinchey family from?

You can see how Mcavinchey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavinchey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Mcavinchey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Mcavinchey families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavinchey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcavinchey families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Mcavinchey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavinchey 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mcavinchey. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Mcavinchey. For the veterans among your Mcavinchey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavinchey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Mcavinchey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcavinchey in 1975 was 75, and 51 in 2003.

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