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Mcdivit Family History

Mcdivit 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: Mcdivitt, Mcdevitt, Mcdavid, Mcdavitt, Civil, Dixit, Mendivil, Mciver

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Where is the Mcdivit family from?

You can see how Mcdivit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcdivit family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcdivit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Mcdivit families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Mcdivit's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mcdivit families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mcdivit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 764 census records available for the last name Mcdivit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcdivit 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Mcdivit. 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 65 military records available for the last name Mcdivit. For the veterans among your Mcdivit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcdivit lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2000, in the United States, Mcdivit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mcdivit in 1946 was 44, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcdivit 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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