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Mcdiver Family History

Mcdiver 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: Mciver, Mckiver, Diver, Mcgivern, Scriver, Cliver, Mcniven, Mctier

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Where is the Mcdiver family from?

You can see how Mcdiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdiver family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Mcdiver families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Mcdiver families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcdiver's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Mcdiver families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdiver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Mcdiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdiver 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mcdiver. 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 1 military records available for the last name Mcdiver. For the veterans among your Mcdiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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