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Mcavinn Family History

Mcavinn 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: Mcginn, Mcminn, Mcquinn, Mcgavin, Cavin, Mclinn, Mcglinn, Mcguinn

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Where is the Mcavinn family from?

You can see how Mcavinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavinn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mcavinn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Mcavinn families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavinn's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Mcavinn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcavinn 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 Mcavinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Mcavinn. 100% of Mcavinn men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Mcavinn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Mcavinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavinn 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Mcavinn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Mcavinn. For the veterans among your Mcavinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavinn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Mcavinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Mcavinn in 1968 was 85, and 70 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcavinn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcavinn 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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