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Mceiver Family History

Mceiver 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, Mcever, Mckiver, Meier, Meiser, Mcgivern, Scriver, Mckeever

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Where is the Mceiver family from?

You can see how Mceiver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mceiver family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mceiver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mceiver family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Mceiver's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mceiver families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mceiver 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 72 census records available for the last name Mceiver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mceiver 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mceiver. 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 7 military records available for the last name Mceiver. For the veterans among your Mceiver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mceiver lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Mceiver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Mceiver in 1976 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mceiver 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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