This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mcdeavit family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mcdeavit Family History

Mcdeavit 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: Mcdevitt, Mcdavid, Mcdavitt, Mcdermitt, Mcdaris, Mckevitt, Mcnevin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mcdeavit family from?

You can see how Mcdeavit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdeavit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mcdeavit family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdeavit's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Mcdeavit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdeavit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Mcdeavit family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Mcdeavit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdeavit census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mcdeavit

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Mcdeavit. 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.

View all Mcdeavit immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Mcdeavit. For the veterans among your Mcdeavit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mcdeavit military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mcdeavit family history

Discover More

What is the average Mcdeavit lifespan?

Average Mcdeavit life expectancy in 1999 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mcdeavit

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdeavit 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mcdeavit family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial