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Mcavory Family History

Mcavory 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: Mcadory, Mcavoy, Mcevoy, Mcclory, Mcvoy, Mccrory, Mcglory, Mcgrory

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Where is the Mcavory family from?

You can see how Mcavory families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavory family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mcavory families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Mcavory family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavory's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Mcavory families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Mcavory. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavory 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Mcavory. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mcavory. For the veterans among your Mcavory ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcavory lifespan?

Average Mcavory life expectancy in 1989 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcavory 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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