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Mcavoye Family History

Mcavoye 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: Mcavoy, Mcevoy, Mcvoy, Scavone, Cave, Savoie, Capone, Malone, Lavoie

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Where is the Mcavoye family from?

You can see how Mcavoye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcavoye family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Mcavoye families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Mcavoye families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcavoye's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Mcavoye families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mcavoye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcavoye 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcavoye. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mcavoye. For the veterans among your Mcavoye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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